Stress
Definition
In chemistry, stress refers to any change in conditions that disrupts an equilibrium system.
Analogy
Picture yourself trying to balance on one foot while juggling balls. If someone throws another ball into your routine (stress), it disrupts your balance (equilibrium).
Related terms
Le Chatelier's Principle: This principle states that if you change conditions on any system at equilibrium, then the system will adjust itself so as to counteract that change.
Equilibrium: A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced. In chemistry, it refers to a state where the concentrations of all reactants and products remain constant over time.
Reaction Rate: The speed at which reactants are converted into products in a chemical reaction.
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