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Reversible Reactions and Equilibrium — Quiz

Question 5 • Chemistry

Consider the equilibrium system below. NH sub 4 Cl cap s long left right arrow NH sub 4 Cl g If the system is at dynamic equilibrium, which statement is true?

Answer
A
The rate of sublimation of the NH sub 4 Cl crystals is equal to the rate of solidification of the NH sub 4 Cl vapors.
B
Solidification of the NH sub 4 Cl vapors stops.
C
The rate of sublimation of the NH sub 4 Cl crystals is higher than the rate of solidification of the NH sub 4 Cl vapors.
D
Sublimation of the NH sub 4 Cl crystals stops.

Explanation

At dynamic equilibrium, the forward and reverse processes continue, but occur at equal rates. Here, NH₄Cl crystals sublime into vapor while NH₄Cl vapor solidifies back into crystals. Therefore, the rate of sublimation equals the rate of solidification, so choice A is true.

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