Difference between Reversible and irreversible process
Reversible Process |
Irreversible Process |
Reversible process can be reversed. |
Irreversible process cannot be reversed. |
Reversible process is carried out slowly. |
Irreversible process is carried out rapidly. |
The final product obtained after the reversible process is maximum. |
The final product obtained after the irreversible process is minimum. |
The time required To complete the reversible process is infinite. |
Time required to complete the irreversible process is finite. |
The equilibrium Is constant at any stage of reversible process. |
The equilibrium is exist only after the Irreversible process is complete. |
The reversible process is bi-directional – can proceed in forward and backward direction. |
The irreversible process is unidirectional – can Move in only one direction. – forward |
The reversible processis carried out in smaller steps. |
The irreversible process is carried out in long steps. |
Reversible change can be bring back to the initial stage |
Irreversible change cannot bring back to the initial stage. |
In the reversible process the chemical properties of the substance does not change. |
In the Irreversible process the chemical properties of the substance changes. |
Most of the physical changes are Reversible change. |
All the chemical changes are Irreversible changes. |
Example for the reversible process –
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Example of the Irreversible process – rusting of an iron. |