Equilibrium and Stability Quick Check

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Use the equation to answer the question.

H2O(l) + heat ⇄ H2O(g)

A sample of water is at equilibrium at 100°C. Which statement best describes what will happen if liquid water is added to the system?

(1 point)
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All of the liquid water molecules that are added will remain liquid water.
All of the liquid water molecules that are added will remain liquid water.

More water vapor molecules will change to liquid water until a new equilibrium is reached.
More water vapor molecules will change to liquid water until a new equilibrium is reached.

More liquid water molecules will change to water vapor until a new equilibrium is reached.
More liquid water molecules will change to water vapor until a new equilibrium is reached.

All of the liquid water molecules that are added will become water vapor.

Answer 1

More liquid water molecules will change to water vapor until a new equilibrium is reached.