Equilibrium Explained – Types, Examples & Applications
What is Equilibrium? Equilibrium is a state where opposing forces or processes are balanced, resulting in no net change over time. This fundamental concept appears in: Chemistry (reaction balance) Physics (mechanical stability) Economics (market prices) Biology (homeostasis) I. Chemical Equilibrium Dynamic Balance in Reactions When forward/reverse reaction rates equalize, concentrations stabilize: aA+bB⇌cC+dDaA+bB⇌cC+dD Key Characteristics: Rates: $Rate_{forward} = Rate_{reverse}$ Constant […]