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Why does a system at equilibrium appear on a microscopic level as if no change is taking place?
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the forward and reverse reactions take place at the same time
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Can order spontaneously appear in a macroscopic closed system which has reached thermal equilibrium?
No, order can't spontaneously appear in a macroscopic closed system which has reached thermal equilibrium.
What happens when a system in equilibrium is subjected to change?
equilibrium readjusts itself and a new equilibrium is established
If a change is made to a system in equilibrium the equilibrium will shift to oppose the change.?
Yes, this is the principle of Le Chatelier.
How does a system respond to change once it has reached equilibrium?
At equilibrium its not changing (any more).
What happens when you add pressure to an equilibrium?
Other aspects of the system (such as heat) will change to maintain equilibrium
Can order spontaneously appear in a macroscopic closed system which has reached thermal equilibrium?
No, order can't spontaneously appear in a macroscopic closed system which has reached thermal equilibrium.
What happens when a system in equilibrium is subjected to change?
equilibrium readjusts itself and a new equilibrium is established
If a change is made to a system in equilibrium the equilibrium will shift to oppose the change.?
Yes, this is the principle of Le Chatelier.
What does Le chateliers principles say about upsetting a system at equilibrium?
Le Chatelier's principle says that if a system in chemical equilibrium is disturbed, the system will move in such a way as to nullify that change.
What characterize a system at equilibrium?
There is no net change to the system. (apex).
What would happen to a system at equilibrium if the temperature changed?
If the system is in equilibrium then the temperature is also.
What would happen to a a system at equilibrium if the temperature were changed?
the equilibrium constant would change
How does a system respond to change once it has reached equilibrium?
At equilibrium its not changing (any more).
What would happen to a system a equilibrium if the temperature were changed?
the equilibrium constant would change
When a change is introduced to a system in equilibrium the equilibrium shifts in the direction that relieves the stress on the system is known as?
Le CHAtelier's principle.
What happens when you add pressure to an equilibrium?
Other aspects of the system (such as heat) will change to maintain equilibrium
What does Le Chatelier's principle state?
A reaction at equilibrium will respond to balance a change - apex (Explanation): The answer is NOT "a new equilibrium ratio will form", because although this is true, it will not necessarily always happen and is not what le chatelier's principle is about. His principle focuses on the reaction changing to cancel out or balance the change in equilibrium. Therefore, this is the correct answer.
