7.1 - Dynamic Equilibrium

7.1 - Dynamic Equilibrium

1. Equilibrium- the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the backward reaction

   • I.e. when the gradients of both reactions in a concentration-time graph is zero and equal

2. Dynamic

   • The reaction has not stopped- both the forward reaction and backward reaction are still occuring

3. Acheived in a closed system

   • Since a closed system rpevent the exchange of matter from the surroundings, the reactants and products can react with each other only

4. Concentrations remain constant

   • Both reactants and products are produced and destroyed at an equal rate, so their concentrations do not change

5. No change in macroscopic properties

   • Observable properties such as colour and density do not change becahse they depend on the concentrations, which remain constant

6. Can be reached from either direction

   • That's why there are arrows from boths directions.