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What is chemical equilibrium?

Answer

Chemical equilibrium is the state of a reversible reaction where the rates of the forward and backward reactions become equal and concentrations stay constant.

The working

Definition

It is the stage in a reversible reaction at which the forward and reverse reactions proceed at the same rate.

Constant concentrations

At equilibrium the concentrations of reactants and products no longer change with time.

Dynamic nature

It is dynamic, not static, because both reactions keep occurring even though there is no net change.

Condition

It is achieved only in a closed system where no reactant or product can escape.

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