You've Been Asked to Analyze a Reaction That Took Place

question 53

Multiple Choice

You've been asked to analyze a reaction that took place at 300°K. AH was - 150 and AS was +0.4. Is the reaction endothermic or exothermic?

• A) exothermic
• B) endothermic
• C) You cannot tell unless you know the potential energy of the reactants and products.
• D) You cannot tell unless you know the amount of disorder in the reactants and products.

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used for recording investments in which the investor has significant influence over the investee but does not exercise full control.

Significant Influence

This term refers to the power to participate in the financial and/or operating policy decisions of another entity, but not control those policies. It is often quantified by owning 20% to 50% of the voting shares of the investee company.

Investee

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Investments in debt securities that a company has the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity.