Which of the following statements about equilibrium reactions are true? Select all that apply.
A) The equilibrium constant for a given reaction differs according to the temperature of the system.
B) The equilibrium constant for a given reaction at a particular temperature is the same, regardless of the concentrations of the components of the reaction mixture when they are first mixed.
C) At equilibrium, the concentration of reactants and products is equal.
D) When a reaction is at equilibrium, the value of the equilibrium constant is larger than the value of the reaction quotient.
E) At equilibrium, the rates of the forward and back reactions are equal.

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The equilibrium constant is temperature-dependent (A). It remains the same at a given temperature regardless of initial concentrations (B). At equilibrium, the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal (E).

Which of the Following Statements About Equilibrium Reactions Are True