Equilibrium Reaction

Definition

An equilibrium reaction is a type of chemical reaction where the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction, resulting in no net change in concentrations of reactants and products over time.

Related terms

Dynamic Equilibrium:

A condition in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, resulting in a constant concentration of reactants and products.

Le Chatelier's Principle: It states that if an external stress is applied to a system at equilibrium, the system will adjust itself to partially counteract the effect of the stress.

Equilibrium Constant (K):

A numerical value that represents the ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium.