I keep getting “Dynamic equilibrium” questions wrong in Equilibrium. What's the trap?
thinking the reaction has stopped at equilibrium.
The usual trap: thinking the reaction has stopped at equilibrium. How to avoid it: equilibrium is busy, not still — both directions keep going at equal speed. Go back to the definition — the state where forward and reverse reactions occur at equal rates, so concentrations stay constant.
Key point
Dynamic equilibrium
Common mistake
thinking the reaction has stopped at equilibrium.
Memory tip
equilibrium is busy, not still — both directions keep going at equal speed.
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