Question

question 1
1 pts
a system in chemical equilibrium ...
consumes energy at a steady rate.
releases energy at a steady rate.
consumes or releases energy, depending on whether it is exergonic or endergonic.
has zero kinetic energy.
can do no work.

Explanation:

A system in chemical equilibrium is a state where the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate. There is no net change in the concentrations of reactants and products over time. It is not actively consuming or releasing energy at a steady - rate as the energy state is stable. It is not related to whether it is exergonic or endergonic in terms of a continuous energy - consuming or releasing process at equilibrium. Kinetic energy of the molecules is non - zero as they are in constant motion. Since there is no net change in the system's state, it can do no work as work requires a change in the system's state or the transfer of energy to perform an action.

Answer:

can do no work.