Question

Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic of equilibria involving physical processes?

Options

• Equilibrium is possible only in a closed system at a given temperature.

• All measurable properties of the system remain constant.

• All the physical processes stop at equilibrium.

• The opposing processes occur at the same rate and there is dynamic but stable condition.

Answer 1

All the physical processes stop at equilibrium.

Explanation:

The equilibrium stage does not signal the end of any physical process; rather, it marks the point at which the rates of forward and reverse response are equal.