How is chelation related to equilibriums?

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Chelation involves an equilibrium reaction between a chelating agent and a metal ion. The formation of a chelate occurs rapidly, making it difficult to observe in real-time; thus, it is typically analyzed at equilibrium. This process is similar to protonation-deprotonation reactions. The discussion references a specific example of EDTA titration with aluminum to illustrate these concepts. Understanding the equilibrium dynamics is crucial for studying chelation in various chemical contexts.
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The chemical equation of a chelating agent with a metal ion is an equilibrium reaction.

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You give no context but I suppose it is meant that the formation of the chelate is a very very fast reaction that you will not be able to watch happening by any ordinary means and ordinary timescale, you will always see it at equilibrium. Like protonation-deprotonation.
I am sure there will be an oddball exception known.
 

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