Which statement best describes the term dynamic equilibrium?  a changing system that can reach equilibrium  a system that changes at the molecular level, but macroscopic properties remain constant  a system that changes at the molecular level and at the macroscopic level  a system that does not change at the molecular level, and macroscopic properties remain constant  a system that does not change at the molecular level, but macroscopic properties are changing

World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
3rd Edition
ISBN:9781133109655
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Chapter17: Equilibrium
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1STP
icon
Related questions
Question

Which statement best describes the term dynamic equilibrium? 

  1. a changing system that can reach equilibrium 
  2. a system that changes at the molecular level, but macroscopic properties remain constant 
  3. a system that changes at the molecular level and at the macroscopic level 
  4. a system that does not change at the molecular level, and macroscopic properties remain constant 
  5. a system that does not change at the molecular level, but macroscopic properties are changing
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Chemical Equilibrium
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
Recommended textbooks for you
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781133109655
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305957404
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Principles of Modern Chemistry
Principles of Modern Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079113
Author:
David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry for Engineering Students
Chemistry for Engineering Students
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781337398909
Author:
Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079373
Author:
William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285199047
Author:
John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:
Cengage Learning