1. a. Which situation represents a system at equilibrium? Denitrifying bacteria are breaking down nitrates into nitrogen, and nitrifying bacteria are converting a woodland ecosystem. Some of the apple juice in a closed jar is evaporating, but the volume of the juice in the jar remains constant. b. C. d. e. A solution of salt is unsaturated. The wax from a burning candle is melting and then solidifying away from the flame. An orange that is left in the Sun for a week dries out and turns brown.

1. a. Which situation represents a system at equilibrium? Denitrifying bacteria are breaking down nitrates into nitrogen, and nitrifying bacteria are converting a woodland ecosystem. Some of the apple juice in a closed jar is evaporating, but the volume of the juice in the jar remains constant. b. C. d. e. A solution of salt is unsaturated. The wax from a burning candle is melting and then solidifying away from the flame. An orange that is left in the Sun for a week dries out and turns brown.

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Chapter17: Equilibrium

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