Thermodynamics assumes that matter is in its equilibrium statein order to make its calculations. Please, indicate whether or notthe systems below may or may have not achieved an equilibrium stateand explain your reason for your choice
1) A glass of water at room temperature and 1 atm held for 48hr
2) A tray of water just placed in the icemaker section of therefrigerator
3) Corrosion of a metal in seawater
4) A closed teapot with boiling water at 212 oF and 1 atm
5) A piston-cylinder assembly containing a gas at 5 atm wassuddenly released to 1 atm
