Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
An ICE Box is used in chemistry as an organizational tool for solving equilibrium problems where "I" stands for Initial, "C" for Change, and "E" for Equilibrium.
Related terms
Le Chatelier's Principle: This principle predicts how changes in conditions can shift the position of equilibrium in a chemical reaction.
The ratio of concentrations when the reaction is at equilibrium. It's like calculating the percentage of your income that goes towards expenses in our budget analogy.
This measures the relative amounts of products and reactants present during a reaction at a particular point in time. It's like checking your bank balance partway through the month before all bills are paid and all paychecks received.