Why does a system in equilibrium experience no changes when isolated?
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The question is asking for the reasoning behind why an isolated system at equilibrium does not undergo changes. It suggests a conceptual understanding of equilibrium and isolation in a system.
Answer
An isolated system stays unchanged in equilibrium as it cannot exchange energy or matter with its surroundings.
An isolated system in equilibrium stays unchanged because it cannot exchange energy or matter with its surroundings, thus maintaining its state of balance.
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An isolated system in equilibrium stays unchanged because it cannot exchange energy or matter with its surroundings, thus maintaining its state of balance.
More Information
In thermodynamics, an isolated system is one that does not allow any exchange of matter or energy with its environment. Therefore, once such a system reaches equilibrium, no spontaneous changes occur since there are no external influences.
Sources
- Thermodynamic equilibrium - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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