Question

Can someone please help me figure ou t this problem...

For the reaction A2 +2AB, the rate of the forward teaction is. 18M/s and the rate of the reverse is reaction is 12M/s. The reaction is not at equilibrium. Will the reaction proceed forward or reverse to attain equilibrium?

Answer 1

I think since the rate of the forward reaction is more than that of the backward reaction, the reaction needs to proceed in the backward direction in order to achieve equilibrium

Answer 2

Thanks for the help. that makes complete sense. i think im looking into it too hard.