Chemical Equilibrium Flashcards
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Closed system
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A system in which mass is conserved inside the system but energy can enter or leave the system freely
2
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Open system
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A system in which both energy and matter can be exchanged between the system and its surroundings
3
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Reversible reaction
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A reaction in which products can be converted back into reactants.
4
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Dynamic equilibrium
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A reversible reaction in which the forward and the reverse reactions are occurring simultaneously at the same rate
5
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Le Châtelier’s Principle
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When an external stress is applied to a system in dynamic chemical equilibrium, the equilibrium point will change in such a way as to counteract the stress
