mod 5 Flashcards
1
Q
what is a reversible reaction?
A
it is a when a reaction can proceed in the forward direction under certain conditions … and in the reverse direction under different conditions
2
Q
why are different conditions needed to meet the activation energy for forward and reverse direction?
A
because it takes more activation energy for the reaction to be reversed
3
Q
what makes a spontaneously reversible reaction?
A
a reaction is spontaneously reversible if the forward and reverse reactions can occur simultaneously
4
Q
why can reversible reactions occur simultaneously?
A
this is because the activation energy of the forward and reverse reaction is relatively small or similar
