Equilibrium State

Definition

An equilibrium state is reached when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction, resulting in no net change in concentration of reactants or products over time.

Related terms

Le Chatelier's Principle: This principle states that if any changes are made to conditions affecting an equilibrium system, then system adjusts itself to counteract those changes while trying to re-establish equilibrium.

Equilibrium Constant (K):

A number that expresses the relationship between the amounts of products and reactants present at equilibrium in a chemical reaction.

Chemical Equilibrium:

The state where both reactants and products are present in concentrations which have no further tendency to change with time.