6. (a) Explain whether the below systems exist in a state of chemical equilibrium. (1) Oxygen transport in the human body system (ii) Zinc crystals in an open petri dish (iii) Combustion of hydrocarbon (iv) The amount of C₁4 in a decomposing organism ks) (b) Describe the relationship between the equilibrium constant, the concentration of each system component, and the rate constants for the forward and reverse reactions.

6. (a) Explain whether the below systems exist in a state of chemical equilibrium. (1) Oxygen transport in the human body system (ii) Zinc crystals in an open petri dish (iii) Combustion of hydrocarbon (iv) The amount of C₁4 in a decomposing organism ks) (b) Describe the relationship between the equilibrium constant, the concentration of each system component, and the rate constants for the forward and reverse reactions.

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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