Chemical Equilibrium — definition?
A state where reactant and product concentrations remain constant.
Equilibrium — definition?
Balanced state with constant concentrations.
Dynamic Equilibrium — role?
Reactions occur in both directions at equal rates.
Dynamic Equilibrium — difference?
Reactions occur simultaneously, concentrations constant.
Equilibrium Constant (K) — significance?
Indicates the ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium.
Equilibrium Constant (K) — meaning?
Ratio of product to reactant concentrations.
Le Chatelier's Principle — role?
Predicts system response to changes.
Factors Affecting Equilibrium — key?
Concentration, temperature, pressure.
Catalysts — effect on equilibrium?
Speed up, but do not change position.
Pressure — how affects gaseous reactions?
Shift toward fewer moles of gas.
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1. What is chemical equilibrium?
2. What is the primary characteristic of a chemical system at equilibrium?
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