2007-05-14 19:27:34 · 3 answers · asked by Bri 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
if u have A-->B, then u usually also have B-->A. the question is, where the equilibrium is. i.e. at which moment u have the velocities of both reactions become equal. meaning that u have in 1 second the same amount of A that is transformed into B, as B that is transformed into A. ant that´s why at equilibrium, u have a constant ratio of A:B. and it is dependent on temperature, concentration and is expressed by the so called equilibrium constant. which basically mean that if u have a K=1 u have equal amounts of A and B.
2007-05-14 19:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by chem_freak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, equilibrium is where all components are equal, or at least not in competition any more and it has reached a state of equilibrium, or position of equality (stability).
From there, it depends what you are applying the term to.
2007-05-14 19:36:27 · answer #2 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An approximate ratio of products:reactants.
2007-05-14 19:32:16 · answer #3 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋