Equilibrium and Le Chanteliers Principle Flashcards
1
Q
What is an equilibrium?
A
The rate of the forward reaction is the same as the rate of the reverse reaction.
2
Q
What is Le Chatelier’s Principle?
A
If a dynamic equilibrium is disturbed by changing the conditions, the position of equilibrium moves to counteract the change.
3
Q
What is dynamic equilibrium?
A
It would look like nothing is happening, but if you could see the indivdual molecules you would be able to see them constantly breaking up and reforming at the same rate, hence the amounts of equal unchanged.
