I. The Chemical Definition of Dynamic Equilibrium
This link goes to my description of the term "dynamic equilibrium." Please read it, then do the following:
a) Search on the Internet for another definition for "dynamic equilibrium," write it on your paper and include the link to it.
b) In your own words (NOT copied from still another web site), define "dynamic equilibrium."
II. Metaphors for Dynamic Equilibrium
In this part of the assignment, I want you to create as many metaphors to dynamic equilibrium as you can. If you find an metaphor on the Internet, please include the link. You are encouraged to share metaphors and discuss them with others. Please include a description of how the metaphor models dynamic equilibrium in chemistry.
For example, two fish tanks (which do not have to be the same size) connected by a tube big enough for the fish would be a good metaphor for equilibrium. You may start with the fish metaphor, expand on it and then continue on to others.
A metaphor connects two items in an abstract or nonliteral way. Fish in a tank ARE NOT molecules reacting chemically, but there are parallels between their behaviors. Creating a metaphor consists of drawing out and explaining those parallels.
The recent movie "A Beautiful Mind" depicts the life of John Foster Nash, Jr. and it is "Nash Equilibrium" for which he received the Nobel Prize. You may wish to see if you can locate a description of this because his economic ideas model "dynamic equilibrium" in chemistry. This is optional.
For the Future
III. The Equilibrium Constant.
IV. LeChatelier's Principle.