An analogy

​What is the condition of dynamic chemical equilibrium? What does it mean that the “forward reaction” and the “backward reaction” occur simultaneously and at the same rate? Prof Bob’s analogy might help to clarify meaning.

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NOTE TO TEACHERS

For some thoughts about  pedagogical content knowledge related to this concept, see the Teachers' area page
T05: Visualizing dynamic chemical equilibrium.

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