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The chemical potential can be thought of as the "escaping tendency" of a species from a phase or a system. If two phases or systems are in equilibrium, the chemical potential of each component must be the same in both: | The chemical potential can be thought of as the "escaping tendency" of a species from a phase or a system. If two phases or systems are in equilibrium, the chemical potential of each component must be the same in both: | ||
μᵢ = (∂U/∂nᵢ) at constant S, V, and nⱼ (j ≠ i) | |||
This condition ensures no net flow of particles between the phases, indicating chemical equilibrium. | This condition ensures no net flow of particles between the phases, indicating chemical equilibrium. | ||