ICE Tables

Definition

ICE stands for Initial, Change, Equilibrium. These tables help us calculate concentrations at equilibrium starting from initial conditions and changes due to reactions.

Related terms

Equilibrium Constant (K):

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

Le Chatelier's Principle: This principle states that if a dynamic equilibrium is disturbed by changing conditions, the system responds to restore it.

Reaction Quotient (Q):

It measures the relative amounts of products and reactants present during a reaction at a particular point in time.