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Chapter 4: Q4.105 P (page 182)

Why the equilibrium state is called “dynamic”?

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You need to explain why the equilibrium state is called “dynamic”.

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Solution of the question

In the equilibrium state, the rate of forward and backward reaction is same and there is no significant observable change at the microscopic level. For this reason the equilibrium state is called “dynamic”.

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Explanation of the solution

Equilibrium state is dynamic because

  1. At equilibrium the concentrations of reactants and products remain same.
  2. At equilibrium the rate of forward and backward reaction is same.
  3. At equilibrium there is no significant observable change at the microscopic level.
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Conclusion

Hence, you can say; all the reactions are generally reversible and reach the dynamic equilibrium.

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