Combined Science GCSE
Reversibility of chemical reactions
What Reversibility of chemical reactions means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Reversibility of chemical reactions
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A reversible reaction can proceed in both directions, and its energy change depends on direction.
Topics that use Reversibility of chemical reactions
- Energy changes and reversible reactions (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Conservation of energy
- Energy level diagrams and enthalpy changes
- Exothermic and endothermic energy transfers
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