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Chemical equilibrium

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noun

The state of chemical reaction where the concentrations of reactants and products have no net change with time.


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See also: dynamic equilibrium, equilibrium constant


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can anyone help me answer these biology questions?

... is (steroid, starch, sugar etc) - what cell can convert light energy to chemical energy? - what sturctural fearture allows DNA to replicate? - a ... - what is organic chemistry based on? - how would you describe chemical equilibrium? - what is denaturation? - what bond helps hold amino acids together? ...

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by tungvinchenzo
Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:55 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: can anyone help me answer these biology questions?
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Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:00 am
 
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Topic: Macromolecules
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Re: What is the chemical activity of a subtance

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by jonmoulton
Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:32 pm
 
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Topic: What is the chemical activity of a subtance
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Great conclusion, thank you! Currently, I`m learning chemical equilibrium and ionization concepts in college. So, it`s a good stimuli to learn both chemistry and ...

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Thu Nov 01, 2007 11:59 pm
 
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Topic: Glycolysis, Step 6
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Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:19 am
 
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Topic: Mathematical Biology, metabolism, origins of life, evolution
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