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Chapter 14, Problem 34P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Explain why reactions with large equilibrium constants, such as the formation of rust \(\left(\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\right)\), may have very slow rates.
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QUESTION:
Explain why reactions with large equilibrium constants, such as the formation of rust \(\left(\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\right)\), may have very slow rates.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Equilibrium constant can be expressed as the ratio of forward constant to the rate of backward rate constant for the reverse reaction. It is a constant for specific reactions at specific temperatures.
It can be expressed as follows;
and are the rate constants.