Chemical Equilibrium Flashcards
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Dynamic equilibrium
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Refers to the fact that the forward and reverse reactions continue to take place when equilibrium is reached
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Chemical equilibrium
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A state in a chemical reaction when the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction
3
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Le Chatelier’s principle
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When an external stress (change in concentration, temperature or pressure) is applied to a system in a chemical equilibrium, the equilibrium point will change in such a way as to counteract the stress.
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Open system
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A system in which both matter and heat can enter or leave the system
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Closed system
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Only thermal energy can enter or leave the system, matter cant enter or leave the system
