Types of Equilibrium - MCQs with Answers

Q1. When the thermodynamic criterion of equilibrium (H, S, U, G or F) remains constant for all possible variation of finite magnitude then the system is said to be in

a. neutral equilibrium
b. unstable equilibrium
c. metastable equilibrium
d. none of the above

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Q2. What is the entropy change when the system is at stable equilibrium state?

a. the entropy change will be positive
b. the entropy change will be negative
c. the entropy change will be zero
d. cannot say

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Q3. What is the entropy of the system at equilibrium state?

a. zero
b. minimum
c. maximum
d. constant but not maximum

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