Opposing reactions

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008264",
  "term": "Opposing reactions",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Chemical reactions that proceed in both forward and reverse directions simultaneously, eventually reaching a state of chemical equilibrium where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal. These reactions are also known as reversible reactions. The equilibrium constant (K) quantifies the relative amounts of reactants and products at equilibrium.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "composite reaction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2291. 'Nomenclature of kinetic methods of analysis (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2296 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365102291)",
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1146 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/opposing-reactions/"
}