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can occur in both the forward and the reverse directions |
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| when the forward and reverse reactions balance each other |
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| law of chemical equilibrium |
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| at a given temperature, a chemical system may reach a constant state of equilibrium |
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| value of ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium |
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reactants and products in the same physical state |
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| heterogeneous equilibrium |
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reactants and products in more than one physical state |
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| when a stress is applied, systems will re-establish equilibrium |
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