Combined Science GCSE
Reversibility and the ⇌ symbol
What Reversibility and the ⇌ symbol means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Reversibility and the ⇌ symbol
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A reversible reaction can proceed in both the forward and reverse directions, shown by the ⇌ symbol, meaning the forward and reverse reactions occur simultaneously rather than the reaction simply stopping.
Topics that use Reversibility and the ⇌ symbol
- Reversible reactions (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Dynamic equilibrium in closed systems
- Effect of changing conditions on reaction direction
- General equation for reversible reactions
- Reactants and products
- Conservation of atoms in equations
- Forward and reverse reactions
- Forward reaction
- Reverse reaction
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