Consider a Reaction That Has a Negative ΔH and a Negative

question 38

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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