Dynamic Equilibrium

Definition

Dynamic equilibrium refers to a state of balance achieved by two processes occurring at equal rates - in chemistry, it means the rate of forward reaction equals the rate of backward reaction.

Related terms

Reversible Reaction:

A chemical reaction where both forward and reverse reactions occur simultaneously.

Rate Constant:

The proportionality constant in the equation that expresses the rate of a chemical reaction.

Concentration Gradient: The process of particles moving through a solution from an area with higher number density to an area with lower number density.