Reversible Reactions Diagram

Part of Reversible Reactions · Section 2 of 12

DiagramUnit: Rates of ReactionGCSE

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📐 Reversible Reactions Diagram

Reversible reactions and Le Chatelier principle showing effects of changing conditions on equilibrium

Figure 1: In a reversible reaction, the ⇌ symbol shows that products can reform into reactants. The direction favoured depends on conditions.

Practice questions for Reversible Reactions

What does the symbol ⇌ mean when used in a chemical equation?

  • A. The reaction is very fast
  • B. The reaction produces a gas
  • C. The reaction can proceed in both the forward and backward directions
  • D. The reaction requires a catalyst
1 markfoundation

Explain the relationship between the energy changes in the forward and reverse reactions of a reversible reaction.

2 marksstandard

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What symbol shows a reaction is reversible?
⇌ (double arrow)
What is a reversible reaction?
A reaction where products can react together to reform the original reactants

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