Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
In chemistry, magnitude refers to the size or extent of something. It's often used to describe the amount or degree of a particular property or characteristic.
This is the calculation of quantities in chemical reactions. It's like figuring out how many songs you can fit into a playlist based on their length and the total time you have available.
This is when forward and reverse reactions occur at equal rates, so there are no net changes in concentrations. Like when you find that perfect balance between bass and treble for your favorite song.