The number of degrees of freedom for a system consisting of NaCl(s), Na⁺(aq) and Cl⁻(aq) at equilibrium is · ABC26PH0430

Subject: Physical Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Equilibrium · Topic: Equilibria – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The number of degrees of freedom for a system consisting of $\mathrm{NaCl(s)}$, $\mathrm{Na^+(aq)}$ and $\mathrm{Cl^-(aq)}$ at equilibrium is

(a)2

(b)3

(c)4

(d)5

Answer

Answer: A ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

Components NaCl and H₂O (C = 2), phases solid + solution (P = 2): F = C − P + 2 = 2 (a).

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