For a chemical reaction to be spontaneous at all temperatures, which of the following conditions must be met? a. ΔS° > 0, ΔH° > 0 b. ΔS° > 0, ΔH° < 0 c. ΔS° < 0, ΔH° < 0 d. ΔS° < 0, ΔH° > 0 e. It is not possible for a reaction to be spontaneous at all temperatures.

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Answer:

b. ΔS° > 0, ΔH° < 0

Explanation:

According the equation of Gibb's free energy -

∆°G = ∆°H -T∆°S

∆°G = is the change in gibb's free energy

∆°H = is the change in enthalpy

T = temperature

∆°S = is the change in entropy .

And , the sign of the  Δ°G , determines whether the reaction is Spontaneous or non - Spontaneous or at equilibrium ,

i.e. ,

if

  • Δ°G < 0 , the reaction is Spontaneous
  • Δ°G > 0 , the reaction is non - Spontaneous
  • Δ°G = 0 , the reaction is at equilibrium

The reaction has the value for ∆°H < 0 i.e. negative, and ∆°S > 0 i.e. , positive

Now ,

∆°G = ∆°H -T∆°S

= ( - ∆°H ) - T( + ∆°S )

= ( - ∆°H ) - T( ∆°S )  

∆°G = negative

Hence ,

Δ°G < 0 , the reaction is Spontaneous  .

When Gibb's free energy is negative then the reaction will be spontaneous, ΔS° > 0, ΔH° < 0 will give Δ°G < 0.

What is Gibb's free energy?

Gibb's free energy is used to determine the amount of work that can be done by a system.

(Gibb's free energy) ∆°G = ∆°H -T∆°S

∆°H = is the change in enthalpy

T = temperature

∆°S = is the change in entropy .

Gibb's free energy is given as Δ°G and it also be used to determine if a chemical reaction is spontaneous.

  • Δ°G < 0 , the reaction is Spontaneous
  • Δ°G > 0 , the reaction is non - Spontaneous
  • Δ°G = 0 , the reaction is at equilibrium

Therefore, ΔS° > 0, ΔH° < 0 will give Δ°G < 0

∆°G = ∆°H -T∆°S

= ( - ∆°H ) - T( + ∆°S )

= ( - ∆°H ) - T( ∆°S )

∆°G = negative

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