What Does It Mean to Say a System Has a ∆G

question 45

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to say a system has a ∆G equal to zero?

• A)The system does not release or absorb heat.
• B)The system is perfectly ordered (no entropy).
• C)The total amount of potential energy in the system is zero.
• D)The system is at equilibrium.

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