Dynamic equilibrium
What Dynamic equilibrium means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A reversible reaction in a closed system where forward and reverse reactions continue at equal rates, so concentrations stay constant.
The state reached when the forward and reverse reactions occur at exactly the same rate, while both reactions continue to occur.
In a closed system the forward and reverse reactions continue at equal rates, so concentrations stay constant.
Topics that use Dynamic equilibrium
- Equilibrium (AQA GCSE)
- The effect of changing conditions on equilibrium (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Closed systems
- Effect of pressure and concentration on equilibrium
- Effect of temperature on equilibrium
- Le Chatelier's principle
- Reversible reactions and industrial processes
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