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 –	Example of the Irreversible process – rusting of an iron.