Which of the following statements is true for a system at chemical equilibrium?
A) The system consumes energy at a steady rate.
B) The system releases energy at a steady rate.
C) The kinetic energy of the system is zero.
D) The system can do no work.

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At chemical equilibrium, the forward and backward reactions are occurring at the same rate, meaning there is no net change in the concentrations of reactants and products. This also means that there is no net production or consumption of energy or work, making option D the correct statement.

Which of the Following Statements Is True for a System