What is dynamic nature of chemical equilibrium?

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The dynamic nature of chemical equilibrium refers to the continuous process where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, resulting in constant concentrations of reactants and products. This state does not imply that the reactions have stopped; rather, both reactants and products are in constant motion, interconverting without changing their overall concentrations. This concept is fundamental in understanding chemical reactions and their behavior at equilibrium.

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what is "dynamic nature" of chemical equilibrium?

Explain what is meant by "dynamic nature" of chemical equilibrum??


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Chemical equilibrium is a state when the rate of the chemical reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction. Therefore, the concentration of the substances involved (reactants and products) does not change. Nevertheless, the reaction did not cease. The reactants continue to react to form products and the produtcs continue to react to originate reactants.
That's the dynamic nature of chemical equilibrium.

More information- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_equilibrium
 
rachael said:
Explain what is meant by "dynamic nature" of chemical equilibrum??


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PPonte said:
Chemical equilibrium is a state when the rate of the chemical reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction. Therefore, the concentration of the substances involved (reactants and products) does not change. Nevertheless, the reaction did not cease. The reactants continue to react to form products and the produtcs continue to react to originate reactants.
That's the dynamic nature of chemical equilibrium.

More information- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_equilibrium
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