state of a reversible reaction in which the forward and reverse processes occur at equal rates

chemical reaction that can proceed in both the forward and reverse directions under given conditions

Chemistry 2e · 13.1 Chemical Equilibria

Chemical Equilibria: practice problems

3 problems from the book, with its answers. Check your working, or have any of them explained to you on the whiteboard.

Exercises 1
What does it mean to describe a reaction as “reversible”?
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Exercises 3
If a reaction is reversible, when can it be said to have reached equilibrium?
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Exercises 5
If the concentrations of products and reactants are equal, is the system at equilibrium?
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Key terms · 2

equilibrium: state of a reversible reaction in which the forward and reverse processes occur at equal rates
reversible reaction: chemical reaction that can proceed in both the forward and reverse directions under given conditions

The tutor teaches the whole section, drawing it out step by step and answering your questions as you go.

Chemistry 2e · 13.1 Chemical Equilibria

3 problems from the book, with its answers. Check your working, or have any of them explained to you on the whiteboard.

Exercises 1
What does it mean to describe a reaction as “reversible”?
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Exercises 3
If a reaction is reversible, when can it be said to have reached equilibrium?
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Exercises 5
If the concentrations of products and reactants are equal, is the system at equilibrium?
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equilibrium: state of a reversible reaction in which the forward and reverse processes occur at equal rates
reversible reaction: chemical reaction that can proceed in both the forward and reverse directions under given conditions

The tutor teaches the whole section, drawing it out step by step and answering your questions as you go.