In Which of the Following Instances Would It Be Expected

question 32

Multiple Choice

In which of the following instances would it be expected that the reaction would always have an equilibrium constant that is greater than 1 ?

• A) ΔH and ΔS for the reaction are both positive.
• B) Δ H for the reaction is positive, while Δ S for the reaction is negative.
• C) ΔH and ΔS for the reaction are both negative.
• D) Δ H and ΔS for the reaction are both zero.
• E) ΔH for the reaction is negative, while Δ S for the reaction is positive.

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