Equilibrium: A Simple Science Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following best describes equilibrium?

Accepted Answer

A state of dynamic balance

Answer

A reaction that has stopped

Answer

A reaction that only goes forward

Answer

A reaction that only goes backward

Question 2

At equilibrium, what is true about the rates of the forward and reverse reactions?

Accepted Answer

The rates are equal

Answer

The forward rate is faster

Answer

The reverse rate is faster

Answer

The rates are zero

Question 3

What does a large equilibrium constant (K) indicate?

Accepted Answer

Products are favored

Answer

Reactants are favored

Answer

The reaction is very slow

Answer

The reaction is at absolute zero

Question 4

Which of the following factors can affect the equilibrium position of a reaction?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Temperature

Answer

Pressure

Answer

Concentration

Question 5

What is the effect of a catalyst on equilibrium?

Accepted Answer

Increases the rate at which equilibrium is reached

Answer

Shifts the equilibrium to the right

Answer

Shifts the equilibrium to the left

Answer

Has no effect on the reaction

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