(3) Chemical Equilibrium Constant K - Ice Tables - Kp and Kc

Equilibrium: A state in a reversible reaction where the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction.
Example Reaction: A ⇌ B
- Forward Reaction: A converts to B
- Reverse Reaction: B converts back to A

Constant Concentration: At equilibrium, the concentrations of reactants (A) and products (B) remain constant over time.
- There is no net change in the amounts of A and B because their rates of conversion are equal.
Dynamic Nature: Chemical equilibrium is a form of dynamic equilibrium:
- Dynamic: The reactions are still occurring in both directions (A to B and B to A).
- Non-Static: Although concentration is constant, the reactions are ongoing, and molecules are continually being transformed between A and B.

Equilibrium is a crucial concept in understanding chemical reactions, as it describes how reactions behave under certain conditions.
Helps in predicting the outcome of reactions and understanding reaction mechanisms.