Energy generation form heat using reversible equations

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The discussion centers around the concept of reversible equations and the possibility of separating reactants from equilibrium for energy generation. The initial inquiry suggests a comparison to water evaporation, which absorbs heat energy. However, it is pointed out that attempting to separate reactants from equilibrium to generate energy may conflict with the second law of thermodynamics, which states that energy systems tend to move towards equilibrium and that energy transformations are not 100% efficient. This highlights the fundamental limitations imposed by thermodynamic principles on energy generation processes.
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Please don't be harsh on me. I just heard of reversible equation and had this thought:
Is it possible to separate reactants from equilibrium and then later use it for energy generation?
Kind of like water evaporating and absorbing heat energy.
 
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