Properties of an Equilibrium

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Equilibrium systems are

• DYNAMIC (in constant motion)

• REVERSIBLE

• can be approached from either direction

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Co(H2O)6Cl2 ---> Co(H2O)4Cl2 + 2 H2O

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Co(H2O)4Cl2 + 2 H2O ---> Co(H2O)6Cl2

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