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This lecture covers the concept of equilibrium in thermodynamics, focusing on open systems and the minimum number of intensive variables required for equilibrium. The instructor explains the Gibbs rule, the balance of constituents in chemical elements, and the constraints imposed by chemical reactions. The lecture also delves into the application of the Gibbs rule in different phases and the critical points in a system.