Which of the following is not a general characteristic of equilibrium involving physical processes ?

Options

A. Equilibrium is possible only in a closed system at a given temperature.
B. All measurable properties of the system remain constant.
C. All the physical processes stop at equilibrium.
D. The opposing processes occur at the same rate and there is dynamic but stable condition.

Answer

C

Explanation

At the stage of equilibria involing physical processes like melting of ice and freezing of water etc., process does not stop but the opposite processes i.e, forward and reverse proces occur with the same rate.