Consider a Reaction That Has a Positive Δ_rH and a Positive

question 126

Multiple Choice

Consider a reaction that has a positive Δ_rH and a positive Δ_rS. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) This reaction will be spontaneous only at high temperatures.
• B) This reaction will be spontaneous at all temperatures.
• C) This reaction will be nonspontaneous at all temperatures.
• D) This reaction will be nonspontaneous only at high temperatures.
• E) This reaction will be spontaneous only at very low temperatures.

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Definitions:

Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid or a start/stop signal in protein synthesis.

Nucleotides

The basic building blocks of DNA and RNA, composed of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, critical for virtually all biological processes.