Question

In an insulated container, liquid water is mixed with ice. What can you conclude about the phases present in the container when equilibrium is established?


a. There would be ice only.

b. There would be liquid water only.

c. There would be both ice and liquid water.

d. There is no way of knowing the phase composition without more information.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. There is no way of knowing the phase composition without more information.

Explanation:

There is no way to ascertain the phases present in the container when equilibrium is established because we are not furnished with enough information.

• The most important information needed to have a deeper understanding and provide solution is temperature.
• Liquid water and ice can both exist at the same temperature.
• So we cannot conclude based on the information at hand.