Equilibrium Concepts and Types

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What happens in dynamic equilibrium?

Objects are completely still
Things are moving but staying balanced (correct)
Chemical reactions are fully stopped
Forces are unbalanced

Chemical equilibrium occurs when chemical reactions are happening at different rates.

False (B)

What is the definition of static equilibrium?

When something is completely still

In equilibrium, everything is ______ and no changes are happening.

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Match the types of equilibrium with their definitions:

<p>Static Equilibrium = When something is completely still Dynamic Equilibrium = When things are moving but staying balanced Chemical Equilibrium = When chemical reactions are happening at the same rate in both directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Equilibrium

A state where everything is balanced, no changes are happening, and forces are equal on all sides.

Static Equilibrium

A state of complete stillness, like a statue.

Dynamic Equilibrium

A balanced state where things are moving but stays balanced.

Chemical Equilibrium

Chemical reactions happening at the same rate in both directions.

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Balanced forces

Forces acting in opposite directions with equal strength, resulting in no net movement.

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Study Notes

Equilibrium Explained

Equilibrium means everything is balanced.
No changes are happening.
Forces are equal on all sides.
Things remain the same.

Types of Equilibrium

Static Equilibrium: A completely still object, like a statue.
Dynamic Equilibrium: Things are moving but staying balanced, such as riding a bike.
Chemical Equilibrium: Chemical reactions occur equally in both directions.