Topic 10 Definitions Flashcards
1
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Reversible
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A reaction which goes in both the forward and backward directions.
2
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Dynamic equilibria
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Rate of forward reaction is equal to the rate of the backward reaction.
3
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Equilibrium
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A reversible reaction in which the amount of each reactant / product remains constant.
4
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Homogeneous
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A reaction in which all the reactants and products are in the same physical state.
5
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Heterogeneous
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A reaction in which all the reactants and products are not in the same physical state.
6
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Kc
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KC = [C]c[D]d
[A]a[B]b
for a reaction in the format
aA + bB ⇌ cC + dD
