Consider a Reaction That Has a Negative ΔH and a Negative

question 105

Multiple Choice

Consider a reaction that has a negative ΔH and a negative ΔS.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) It is not possible to determine without more information.

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Definitions:

Electron-Pair Acceptor

A chemical entity that readily accepts a pair of electrons from another species to form a covalent bond, also known as a Lewis acid.

Proton Acceptor

A substance that can receive or take up protons (H+ ions), playing a critical role in acid-base reactions.

Curved Arrow Formalism

Curved arrow formalism is a notational system used in organic chemistry to depict the movement of electron pairs during chemical reactions, indicating bond formation and breakage.

Electron Pairs

Refers to two electrons occupying the same orbital in an atom or molecule, usually forming a covalent bond or participating in lone pairs.