Words (or words that have the same definition) The definition is case sensitive (Optional) Image to display with the definition [Not displayed in Glossary, only in pop-up on pages] (Optional) Caption for Image (Optional) External or Internal Link (Optional) Source for Definition (Eg. "Genetic, Hereditary, DNA ...") (Eg. "Relating to genes or heredity") NaN The infamous double helix https://bio.libretexts.org/ CC-BY-SA; Delmar Larsen Word(s) Definition Image Caption Link Source equilibrium state of a reversible reaction in which the forward and reverse processes occur at equal rates NaN NaN NaN NaN equilibrium constant (K) value of the reaction quotient for a system at equilibrium; may be expressed using concentrations (Kc) or partial pressures (Kp) NaN NaN NaN NaN heterogeneous equilibria equilibria in which reactants and products occupy two or more different phases NaN NaN NaN NaN homogeneous equilibria equilibria in which all reactants and products occupy the same phase NaN NaN NaN NaN law of mass action when a reversible reaction has attained equilibrium at a given temperature, the reaction quotient remains constant NaN NaN NaN NaN Le Chatelier’s principle an equilibrium subjected to stress will shift in a way to counter the stress and re-establish equilibrium NaN NaN NaN NaN reaction quotient (Q) mathematical function describing the relative amounts of reactants and products in a reaction mixture; may be expressed in terms of concentrations (Qc) or pressures (Qp) NaN NaN NaN NaN reversible reaction chemical reaction that can proceed in both the forward and reverse directions under given conditions NaN NaN NaN NaN