Equilibrium: A state in a reversible chemical reaction where the concentrations of reactants and products remain constant over time because the forward and reverse reactions occur at equal rates.
Dynamic Equilibrium: The condition where, despite constant reactions occurring in both directions, the overall concentrations of reactants and products do not change, indicating a continuous but balanced process.
Equilibrium Constant (K): A numerical value that expresses the ratio of concentrations of products to reactants at equilibrium, each raised to the power of their stoichiometric coefficients; it indicates the position of equilibrium at a specific temperature.
Le Chatelier's Principle: A principle stating that if a system at equilibrium experiences a change in concentration, temperature, or pressure, the system will adjust to partially counteract that change and establish a new equilibrium.
1. What is chemical equilibrium?
2. What is the precise definition of 'Dynamic Equilibrium' in a reversible chemical reaction?
3. What is the primary role of the equilibrium constant in a chemical reaction?
Chemical Equilibrium — definition?
A state where reactant and product concentrations remain constant.
Dynamic Equilibrium — role?
Reactions occur in both directions at equal rates.
Equilibrium Constant (K) — significance?
Indicates the ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium.
Equilibrium — definition?
Balanced state with constant concentrations.
Dynamic Equilibrium — difference?
Reactions occur simultaneously, concentrations constant.
Equilibrium Constant (K) — meaning?
Ratio of product to reactant concentrations.
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