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Equilibrium VS Steady State

 

In this section, you'll be able to distinguish the difference between Equilibrium states and Steady states  in order to develop some processes in real life. 

 

To comprehend these concepts, you'll need to download a powerpoint presentation that englobes this important topic.

 

Thus, you may check out the topic in the following powerpoint presentation: 

 

 

Applications

 

Thermal Equilibrium : Temperature of the system must be equal to that of its surroundings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanical Equilibrium: System's pressure must be equal to that of its surroundings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watson, D. (2010). The Second Law of Thermodynamics. Retrieved from: http://www.ftexploring.com/energy/2nd_Law.html

 

Chemical Equilibrium : No tendency to change phase or react.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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