(a)
Interpretation:
The rate laws for the forward and backward reactions has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Rate law of a reaction:
It is an equation that related to the dependence of the reaction rate on the concentration of each substrates (reactants).
(b)
Interpretation:
The qualitative graph that shows the rate of forward and backward reactions vary with time has to be drawn.
(c)
Interpretation:
The relative concentrations of B and A has to be calculated when the rates of forward and backward reactions become equal.
Concept Introduction:
Rate law of a reaction:
It is an equation that related to the dependence of the reaction rate on the concentration of each substrates (reactants).
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