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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
An (R)ICE table is a systematic method used to solve equilibrium problems. It stands for Reaction, Initial concentration, Change in concentration, and Equilibrium concentration.
This refers to the state where the concentrations of all reactants and products remain constant over time because their rates of reaction are equal.
Le Chatelier's Principle: This principle states that if a dynamic equilibrium is disturbed by changing conditions, then the system adjusts to counteract this change and restore equilibrium.