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Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Fast equilibrium is a state of chemical reaction where the forward and reverse reactions occur very quickly, and the system reaches equilibrium almost instantly.
Related terms
Slow Equilibrium: This refers to a state in which the forward and reverse reactions occur slowly, taking longer for the system to reach equilibrium.