reversible reactions
[/rɪˈvɜːrsəbl riˈækʃənz/]
nounpl: reversible reactions
reações reversíveis
1. Chemical reactions that can proceed in both forward and backward directions, allowing reactants to form products and products to reform reactants simultaneously until equilibrium is reached
In reversible reactions, the products can recombine to form the original reactants under the same conditions.
Em reações reversíveis, os produtos podem se recombinar para formar os reagentes originais nas mesmas condições.
2. Reactions that do not go to completion and reach a state of chemical equilibrium where both forward and reverse reactions occur at equal rates
The decomposition of dinitrogen tetroxide is a reversible reaction that reaches equilibrium.
A decomposição do tetróxido de dinitrogênio é uma reação reversível que atinge o equilíbrio.
This is a technical scientific term used identically in both Brazilian and Portuguese chemistry education. The concept is fundamental to chemistry curricula and is taught in high school and university chemistry courses across both Brazil and Portugal. In the USA, this term is essential in AP Chemistry and general chemistry courses.
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