dynamic equilibrium
What dynamic equilibrium means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA, OCR.
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Reference: OCR
A state in a closed system where the forward and reverse reactions continue at the same time with equal rates and constant concentrations.
Both reactions are still occurring, with the forward and reverse reactions proceeding at equal rates.
Topics that use dynamic equilibrium
- Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier's principle (AQA A-Level)
- Chemical equilibrium (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- closed system
- constant concentrations
- equal forward and reverse rates
- homogeneous equilibria
- Le Chatelier's principle
- position of equilibrium
- Calculating Kc from equilibrium concentrations
- compromise pressure
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