Which statement correctly describes a chemical reaction at equilibrium?
1. The concentrations of the products and reactants are equal.
2. The rate of the forward reaction is less than the rate of the reverse reaction.
3. The rate of the forward reaction is greater than the rate of the reverse reaction.
4. The concentrations of the products and reactants are constant.

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Which statement correctly describes a chemical reaction at equilibrium?
1. The concentrations of the products and reactants are equal.
2. The rate of the forward reaction is less than the rate of the reverse reaction.    
3. The rate of the forward reaction is greater than the rate of the reverse reaction.
4. The concentrations of the products and reactants are constant.

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