Difference between electrochemical equilibrium and chemical equilibriu

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Electrochemical equilibrium refers to a state where the electrical charge is equal across compartments, while chemical equilibrium denotes a state where the concentration of reactants and products is equal. The discussion highlights that although these concepts are closely related, they are distinct; a system in chemical equilibrium is also in electrochemical equilibrium, but the reverse is not necessarily true. Understanding these differences is crucial for applications in electrochemistry and chemical processes.

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1. What is electrochemical equilibrium and what is chemical equilibrium?


2.What are the differences between the two above?


3. The difference between the two i think is electrochemical equilibrium is a state whereby the electrical charge in both compartments are equals.

Wherease chemical equilibrium is a state where concentration in both compartments are equals.

Can someone help to explain this in more details?
 
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These are hardly different, system in a chemical equilibrium is also in an electrochemical equilibrium (and vice versa).
 

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