ICE Box Methodology

Definition

ICE stands for Initial, Change, Equilibrium. It's a method used to solve equilibrium problems by organizing data into an ICE table to calculate concentrations at equilibrium.

Related terms

Chemical Equilibrium:

A state where the concentrations of all reactants and products remain constant with time.

Le Chatelier’s Principle:

States that if a dynamic equilibrium is disturbed by changing conditions, then system adjusts itself to counteract change while maintaining equilibrium.

Equilibrium Constant (K):

The ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium.