Kinetic Definition of Equilibrium

Definition

The kinetic definition of equilibrium states that at equilibrium, the rate of forward reaction equals the rate of reverse reaction. There's no net change in concentrations of reactants or products.

Related terms

Dynamic Equilibrium:

This term describes when forward and reverse reactions continue to occur at equal rates even after equilibrium has been reached.

Reaction Rate:

The speed at which reactants turn into products 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.