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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
equilibrium reactionsbidirectional reactionstwo-way reactions
Antonyms / Antônimos
irreversible reactionsunidirectional reactionsone-way reactions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
reações reversíveis
Standard term used in chemistry education and scientific contexts
Portugal
reações reversíveis
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; universal scientific terminology
São Paulo
reações reversíveis
No regional variation; formal scientific usage

Related Words

chemical equilibriumforward reactionbackward reactionLe Chatelier's principlereaction rateequilibrium constant

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach equilibrium
go both ways
bidirectional process
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