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WAEC Chemistry 2020 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following statements is correct for a reaction at equilibrium?

  • A. All reactions cease to occur
  • B. The reaction has gone to completion
  • C. The rates of the forward and backward reactions are equalCorrect
  • D. The amount of product equals the amount of reactants

Explanation

When a reversible reaction attains equilibrium, the forward reaction occurs at a rate equal to that of the backward reaction.

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