Which of the following is not a result when a change to an equilibrium system is applied? (2 points) increasing the rate of the forward reaction will cause a shift to the left. increasing the rate of the reverse reaction will cause a shift to the left. decreasing the rate of the forward reaction will cause a shift to the left. decreasing the rate of the reverse reaction will cause a shift to the right.

The equation below shows a chemical reaction. a + b + heat —> c + d according to the law of conservation of energy, which statement is true? a. the reactants absorb heat because they have less energy than the products. b. the products release heat because they have more energy than the reactants. c. the reactants generate heat because they have more energy than the products. d. the products require heat to form because they have less energy than the reactants.