7. Equilibria

Question 1

Reversible reaction

Answer 1

A reaction which can proceed in both directions

Question 2

Dynamic equilibrium

Answer 2

When a reversible reaction is continuous and the rate of forward reaction equals the rate of backward reaction; the concentrations of both reactants and products remain constant

Question 3

Le Chatelier’s principle

Answer 3

If a change is made to a system at equilibrium, the system will alter so as to oppose the change in order to restore the equilibrium