Chapter 19.4, Problem 29R

To determine

To explain: The comparison and contrast between the chemical and physical equilibrium.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The physical equilibrium is that equilibrium in which the physical state of the system does not change with time. On the other hand, chemical equation is that equilibrium in which reactants and product’s concentration is not changed with respect to time.

The physical equilibrium is obtained between the forward and reverse changes, when a physical change does not take place which means that the physical equilibrium is that equilibrium in which the physical state of the system does not change. On the other hand, the chemical equilibrium is obtained between the forward and reverse changes, when a chemical change does not complete which means that equilibrium in which reactants and product’s concentration is not changed with respect to time.

Conclusion:

Thus, the physical equilibrium is different from the chemical equilibrium.