Consider a Reaction That Has a Negative ΔH and a Negative

question 40

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 low 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 low temperatures.
• E) It is not possible to determine without more information.

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