Dynamic Equilibria
Chemistry: IB Diploma Higher Level, topic 5.5.2
Dynamic Equilibrium
If a reversible reaction happens in a closed system, a dynamic equilibrium will eventually be reached.
Closed system
- A closed system is a system where reactants and products can neither be added nor removed.
Dynamic equilibrium
- At dynamic equilibrium, the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the backward reaction.
- The equilibrium is dynamic because both the forward and backward reactions are still taking place.
Test yourself on Dynamic Equilibria
What do we call a system in which reactants and products can neither be added nor removed?
Why is chemical equilibrium described as dynamic?
Which word describes this type of chemical equilibrium?