What Role Does Entropy Play in Chemical Reactions

question 50

Multiple Choice

What role does entropy play in chemical reactions?

• A)The entropy determines how much product will actually be produced.
• B)The entropy change determines whether the reaction will be exothermic or endothermic.
• C)The entropy change determines whether the reaction will occur spontaneously or not.
• D)The entropy change determines whether or not the chemical reaction is favorable.

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