equilibrium

Chemistry

(noun)

The state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same.

Related Terms

  • Homogeneous solutions
  • T
  • homogeneous solution
  • homogeneous solutions
  • phase diagram
  • dipole
  • universal gas constant
  • pKa
  • heterogeneous solution
  • aqueous
  • amphoteric
  • deprotonate
  • reaction quotient
  • polyprotic acids
  • equilibrium constant
  • ionic species
  • dissociation
  • free energy
  • reaction rate
  • partial pressure
  • Henry's law
  • concentration
  • acid dissociation constant
  • solubility
  • collision theory

(noun)

The state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.

Related Terms

  • Homogeneous solutions
  • T
  • homogeneous solution
  • homogeneous solutions
  • phase diagram
  • dipole
  • universal gas constant
  • pKa
  • heterogeneous solution
  • aqueous
  • amphoteric
  • deprotonate
  • reaction quotient
  • polyprotic acids
  • equilibrium constant
  • ionic species
  • dissociation
  • free energy
  • reaction rate
  • partial pressure
  • Henry's law
  • concentration
  • acid dissociation constant
  • solubility
  • collision theory

(noun)

The state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward (reactant to product) and reverse (product to reactant) reactions are the same.

Related Terms

  • Homogeneous solutions
  • T
  • homogeneous solution
  • homogeneous solutions
  • phase diagram
  • dipole
  • universal gas constant
  • pKa
  • heterogeneous solution
  • aqueous
  • amphoteric
  • deprotonate
  • reaction quotient
  • polyprotic acids
  • equilibrium constant
  • ionic species
  • dissociation
  • free energy
  • reaction rate
  • partial pressure
  • Henry's law
  • concentration
  • acid dissociation constant
  • solubility
  • collision theory
Physics

(noun)

The state of a body at rest or in uniform motion, the resultant of all forces on which is zero.

Related Terms

  • Buoyancy
  • humidity
  • friction
  • incline
  • condensation
  • oscillator
  • vector field
  • force
  • torque
  • diffusion
  • concentration
  • Evaporation
  • vapor pressure

(noun)

A state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces.

Related Terms

  • Buoyancy
  • humidity
  • friction
  • incline
  • condensation
  • oscillator
  • vector field
  • force
  • torque
  • diffusion
  • concentration
  • Evaporation
  • vapor pressure
Biology

(noun)

the condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change

Related Terms

  • resilience
  • succession
  • resistance
  • otolith
  • stereocilium
Sociology

(noun)

In economics, the point at which supply equals demand and prices cease fluctuating.

Related Terms

  • supply and demand
  • free market
Economics

(noun)

The condition of a system where competing forces are in balance.

Related Terms

  • aggregate supply
  • trade
  • aggregate demand
  • surplus
  • shortage
  • expenditure
  • aggregate
  • interest rate
  • Scarcity
  • market economy
  • output
  • deadweight loss

Examples of equilibrium in the following topics:

  • Homogeneous versus Heterogeneous Solution Equilibria

    • The equilibrium constants for homogeneous and heterogeneous solutions need to be calculated differently.
    • The equilibrium constant K for a given reaction is defined as the ratio of the products of a reaction to the reactants, measured at equilibrium.
    • The reaction quotient measured at equilibrium is the equilibrium constant K.
    • A heterogeneous equilibrium is a system in which reactants and products are found in two or more phases.
    • The equilibrium constant K is simply [Br2], with the concentration of the pure liquid Br2 excluded.
  • Equilibrium Constant Expression

    • The equilibrium constant is an expression that gives the ratio of reactants and products at equilibrium.
    • This constant is known as the equilibrium constant.
    • Their activity is 1, so they do not need to be written in the equilibrium constant.
    • The progress of an equilibrium reaction can be visualized.
    • The equilibrium constant,denoted by K, is the ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium.
  • First Condition

    • The first condition of equilibrium is that the net force in all directions must be zero.
    • For an object to be in equilibrium, it must be experiencing no acceleration.
    • The condition $F_\text{net} = 0$ must be true for both static equilibrium, where the object's velocity is zero, and dynamic equilibrium, where the object is moving at a constant velocity.
    • Below, the motionless person is in static equilibrium.
    • This car is in dynamic equilibrium because it is moving at constant velocity.
  • The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

    • The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics states that systems in thermal equilibrium are at the same temperature.
    • If A and C are in thermal equilibrium, and A and B are in thermal equilibrium, then B and C are in thermal equilibrium.
    • Temperature is the quantity that is always the same for all systems in thermal equilibrium with one another.
    • The double arrow represents thermal equilibrium between systems.
    • If systems A and C are in equilibrium, and systems A and B are in equilibrium, then systems B and C are in equilibrium.
  • Macroeconomic Equilibrium

    • In economics, the macroeconomic equilibrium is a state where aggregate supply equals aggregate demand.
    • In economics, equilibrium is a state where economic forces (supply and demand) are balanced.
    • Without any external influences, price and quantity will remain at the equilibrium value .
    • The result is the economic equilibrium for that good or service.
    • Similar to microeconomic equilibrium, the macroeconomic equilibrium is the point at which the aggregate supply intersects the aggregate demand.
  • Reaction Quotients

    • If Q < Keq, the reaction will move to the right (in the forward direction) in order to reach equilibrium.
    • If Q > Keq, the reaction will move to the left (in the reverse direction) in order to reach equilibrium.
    • Eventually, the concentrations become constant; at this point, the reaction is at equilibrium.
    • The equilibrium constant, Keq, can be expressed as follows:
    • However, most reactions will generally reach equilibrium in a finite period of time.
  • The Equilibrium Interest Rate

    • In a economy, equilibrium is reached when the supply of money is equal to the demand for money.
    • Equilibrium is reached when the supply of money is equal to the demand for money.
    • Changes in expectations will therefore affect the equilibrium interest rate.
    • In economics, equilibrium is a state where economic forces such as supply and demand are balanced and without external influences, the equilibrium will stay the same.
    • Use the concept of market equilibrium to explain changes in the interest rate and money supply
  • Equilibrium

    • The concentrations of A and B will change over time, until they reach equilibrium.
    • This is the point at which the system has reached chemical equilibrium.
    • While there are various factors that can increase or decrease the amount of time it takes for a given system to reach equilibrium, the equilibrium position itself is unaffected by these factors.
    • We also explain how the concentrations remain constant at equilibrium.
    • Chemical equilibrium is akin to two cities connected a bridge.
  • Equilibrium

    • Equilibrium as "a point from which there is no endogenous ‘tendency to change'
    • There are no forces (from buyers or sellers) that will alter the equilibrium price or equilibrium quantity.
    • This is a mechanical, static conception of equilibrium.
    • General equilibrium is a condition where all agents acting in all markets are in equilibrium at the same time.
    • Neoclassical microeconomics tends to focus on partial equilibrium.
  • Translational Equilibrium

    • This implies two types of possible equilibrium.
    • Static or dynamic, these kinds of equilibrium can be categorized as translational equilibrium.
    • Examples of translational equilibrium are all around us.
    • These six forces are in equilibrium.
    • Assess the role each type of equilibrium plays in mechanical devices
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