Once a solute and a solvent are evenly distributed in a solution, they will
A) stop moving about.
B) move back toward a concentration of the solvent.
C) continue to move about but with no net gain in any direction.
D) be out of equilibrium.
E) move from a liquid to gaseous solution.

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The solute and solvent molecules will continue to move randomly, but their overall distribution will remain even due to the constant mixing and collisions of the molecules. This state is known as dynamic equilibrium.

Once a Solute and a Solvent Are Evenly Distributed in a Solution