Start with the Following Chemical Reaction at Equilibrium: a -B

Multiple Choice

Start with the following chemical reaction at equilibrium: A -B. If you add product B to the system from a separate pathway, then what change in the reaction occurs?

A) Because the reaction is at equilibrium, there will be no change in rates of either the forward or reverse reaction.
B) Because the reaction is at equilibrium, the rates of both the forward and reverse reactions increase.
C) The rate of the forward reaction increases.
D) The rate of the reverse reaction increases.
E) The rate of the forward and reverse reactions both decrease.