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Phases in equilibrium and not in equilibrium
A phase diagram describes the physical states of a PURE substance [or a defined mixture, this is advanced phase diagram, save it for later] as a function of vapor pressure and temperature. Every point ...
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Phases in equilibrium and not in equilibrium
You seem to be asking multiple questions:
What is the difference between the phases of a substance in equilibrium or not in equilibrium?
Why is the vapor of water only at equilibrium with the liquid ...
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