Reversible

[JustinHorriat_4f]

In the notes, It says since a system is at equilibrium it is a reversible process? What does that mean? What is not a reversible process? What is the importance of it becoming a reversible process?

[SnehinRajkumar1L]

Equilibrium by definition means something is reversible and happens in both directions. In terms of thermodynamics, we are talking about internal and external pressure being equal.

[005206171]

^^ What he said. If it's at equilibrium, it's reversible because it's done in infinitesimally small amounts.

[Deepika Reddy 1A]

Equilibrium means that it is a dynamic equilibrium and a reaction is occurring in the forward and reverse directions. Therefore, if it is at equilibrium, it is reversible.

[Althea Zhao 1B]

By definition, at equilibrium forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rates. So, any reaction that is at equilibrium must be reversible.

[805422680]

reversible means that even if there is an infinitesimal change in the system, there will be a significant change in the behavior of the system. the definitions of reversible in equilibrium reactions and thermodynamically, however, differ greatly.

[ShastaB4C]

Why is the external pressure changing (slowly but still) in a reversible process?

[ShastaB4C]

And what does effect does a common temperature have on the system doing work in a reversible process?