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Which of the following best describes the term 'chemical equilibrium'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'chemical equilibrium'?
- The force exerted by gravity on an object
- The state of rest of a book on a table
- The repulsive force between objects
- A balance of forces between atoms (correct)
What happens to the state of equilibrium when you lift a book off a table?
What happens to the state of equilibrium when you lift a book off a table?
- The equilibrium is destroyed (correct)
- The equilibrium is strengthened
- The equilibrium is reversed
- The equilibrium is maintained
What force prevents two objects from simultaneously occupying the same space?
What force prevents two objects from simultaneously occupying the same space?
- The force of gravity
- The repulsive force between atoms (correct)
- The force exerted by your arm
- The force between the table and the book
What do you need to do to hold a book at rest above a table?
What do you need to do to hold a book at rest above a table?
What is the literal definition of mechanical equilibrium?
What is the literal definition of mechanical equilibrium?