Equilibrium Concentrations

Definition

Equilibrium concentrations refer to the amounts of reactants and products in a chemical reaction when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction.

Related terms

Chemical Equilibrium:

A state where the rates of forward and reverse reactions are equal leading to no net change in concentrations.

Concentration:

The amount of solute present in a given quantity of solvent or solution.

Rate Constant:

A proportionality constant in the rate equation which is specific for a particular reaction at a particular temperature.