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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T05: Visualizing dynamic chemical equilibrium.
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