In Most Natural Systems, "Equilibrium" Generally Means That ____

question 9

Multiple Choice

In most natural systems, "equilibrium" generally means that ____. ​

• A)factors in the system are constantly changing
• B)interrelated factors in the system are not well-adjusted to one another
• C)all factors in the system are equally important to the way that the system functions
• D)inputs into the system are balanced by outputs
• E)no changes are occurring

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bonding

A weak interaction between a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative atom (like oxygen or nitrogen) and another electronegative atom.

Covalent Bonding

A type of chemical bonding characterized by the sharing of pairs of electrons between atoms, contributing to the molecule's stability.

Room Temperature

The ambient temperature of a room, typically considered to be about 20 to 22 degrees Celsius (68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit).

Hydrogen Bonding

A weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.