Which of the following statements about equilibrium of chemical reactions is correct? see concept 8.2 (page 147) view available hint(s) which of the following statements about equilibrium of chemical reactions is correct? see concept 8.2 (page 147) the equilibrium point of a reaction represents the least stable configuration for that reaction. the equilibrium point is where the system has the highest free energy most reactions in a living cell are close to equilibrium. a reaction that is at equilibrium is not capable of doing any work. reactions can only go in the direction toward equilibrium.

A reaction that is at equilibrium is not capable of doing any work

Explanation:

Chemical equilibrium is the state of a reversible reaction where the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction. While a reaction is in equilibrium the concentration of the reactants and products are constant.

Chemical equilibrium, a condition in the course of a reversible chemical reaction in which no net change in the amounts of reactants and products occurs. A reversible chemical reaction is one in which the products, as soon as they are formed, react to produce the original reactants. At equilibrium, the two opposing reactions go on at equal rates, or velocities, hence there is no net change in the amounts of substances involved. At this point the reaction may be considered to be completed; i.e., for some specified reaction condition, the maximum conversion of reactants to products has been attained.

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.