Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321812001
Author: ENGEL, Thomas/ Reid
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.4CP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:Whether the given process is reversible when amplitude decreases with time or not needs to be determined. The nature of process when amplitude did not decrease with time needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction :

A process is said to be reversible if after the formation of product/s from reactant/s, reactant/s can be further obtained from the product/s.

In an irreversible process, after the formation of product from reactant, reactant cannot be further obtained.

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