Consider a Reaction That Has a Positive Δ_rH and a Negative

question 102

Multiple Choice

Consider a reaction that has a positive Δ_rH and a negative 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 absolute zero (0 Kelvin).

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