Which of the following correctly describes chemical equilibrium?
A) Forward and reverse reactions continue with no net effect on the concentrations of the reactants and products.
B) Concentrations of products are higher than the concentrations of the reactants.
C) There are equal concentrations of products and reactants while forward and reverse reactions continue.
D) There are equal concentrations of reactants and products, and the reactions have stopped.

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Chemical equilibrium is characterized by the forward and reverse reactions occurring at the same rate, resulting in no net change in the concentrations of reactants and products, even though both reactions continue to occur.

Which of the Following Correctly Describes Chemical Equilibrium