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 process occur at the same rate and there is dynamic but stable condition

Answer

C

Explanation

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