Equilibrium Concentration

Definition

The equilibrium concentration refers to the concentration of a substance (in this case, A) when the forward and reverse reactions are occurring at equal rates, resulting in a stable system. It represents the amount of a substance present at equilibrium.

Related terms

Initial Concentration:

The starting concentration of a substance before any reaction occurs.

Le Chatelier's Principle: States that when stress is applied to an equilibrium system, it will shift in such a way as to relieve or counteract that stress.

Reaction Quotient:

A ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at any given point during a chemical reaction.