TYPES OF EQUILIBRIUM

There are three main types of equilibrium: chemical equilibrium, phase equilibrium, and solution equilibrium.

1. Chemical Equilibrium
   
   As in the previous examples, the products of a reaction can go in reverse, creating an equaling out of products and reactants.
   Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjkuUUf-DJM for a video on chemical equilibrium!
   
   
2. Phase Equilibrium
   
   Phase equilibrium exists between the solid and liquid phase of a substance. It is the point at which both the liquid and the slid exist at the same time, for example, ice in water. This occurs at the melting/freezing point.
   
   
3. Solution Equilibrium
   
   Solution equilibrium is when both the dissolved solute and the re-crystallized form are present, for example, sugar in water. This occurs at the point of saturation.