Stability

Common use of the term stability implies an object, system or situation that is likely to remain unchanged for a significant period of time. In chemistry, however, we often refer to two kinds of stability.
Thermodynamic Stability: The potential energy of a compound relative to a reference state.
Chemical Stability: The resistance of a compound or mixture of compounds to chemical change (reaction).

We recommend that you first review the information about energy given below, and then proceed by clicking on one of the stability names.