equilibrium states

Equilibrium states refer to conditions where a system is balanced and stable, meaning that all forces or influences acting within it are equal and no change is occurring. For instance, in a physical sense, think of a seesaw perfectly level with equal weight on both sides. In a chemical context, equilibrium refers to reactions happening at the same rate in both directions, so the concentration of substances remains constant. Essentially, an equilibrium state indicates a moment where everything remains steady and unchanged, until an external factor disrupts that balance.