1. Does a chemical reaction always run its full course so that all the reactants are used up? 2. Does a reaction always proceed in the same direction or can it be reversed? In other words, does a reaction always proceed reactants products, or is it possible that a reaction will reverse and go products reactants? 3. Can a reaction reach a point where reactants are still present, but there does not seem to be any further change taking place in the reaction?

1. Does a chemical reaction always run its full course so that all the reactants are used up? 2. Does a reaction always proceed in the same direction or can it be reversed? In other words, does a reaction always proceed reactants products, or is it possible that a reaction will reverse and go products reactants? 3. Can a reaction reach a point where reactants are still present, but there does not seem to be any further change taking place in the reaction?

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ChapterU6: Showtime: Reversible Reactions And Chemical Equilibrium

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