The following figure shows the reaction path between sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid.
NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq)
Energy (kJ/mol)
NaCl(aq) + H2O(1)
Reaction path
Giving a reason, classify the reaction based on energetics and predict the effects of
cooling the system while increasing pressure at the same time. ​

16. in a reaction that has reached equilibrium, a. the forward and reverse reactions are occurring at the same rate. b. the reactants and products are in equal concentrations. c. the forward reaction has gone further than the reverse reaction. d. there are equal numbers of atoms on both sides of the equation. e. a, b, and d are correct.