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If the rate of evaporation is equal to the rate of condensation, the system is in a state of dynamic equilibrium, which cannot be disturbed. TRUE FALSE

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Answer: False

Step-by-step explanation:

From definition dynamic equilibrium is a state of balance between continuing processes. When the rate of evaporation equals the rate of condensation the system has reached a dynamic equilibrium.

However, it is possible, to disturb a system that is in dynamics equilibrium by changing conditions of the system. In fact anything that changes the thermodynamic state of the system will disturb the system and it will no longer be at equilibrium.

An increase in temperature to the system will favour evaporation more than condensation. Molecules with higher kinetic energy will escape the system.

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