The Normal Melting Point Sulfur Is 113 °C $\Delta$ H $\Delta$ S, And

question 69

Multiple Choice

The normal melting point sulfur is 113 °C.If a sample of solid sulfur is at 95 °C, Predict the signs of $\Delta$ H, $\Delta$ S, and $\Delta$ G for the melting process at this temperature.

• A)(\(\Delta\)H > 0, \(\Delta\)S > 0, \(\Delta\)G < 0)
• B)(\(\Delta\)H > 0, \(\Delta\)S > 0, \(\Delta\)G > 0)
• C)(\(\Delta\)H > 0, \(\Delta\)S < 0, \(\Delta\)G < 0)
• D)(\(\Delta\)H < 0, \(\Delta\)S > 0, \(\Delta\)G > 0)
• E)(\(\Delta\)H < 0, \(\Delta\)S < 0, \(\Delta\)G > 0)

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Definitions:

Carbon-carbon Bond

A chemical bond between two carbon atoms, foundational to organic chemistry and the basis of the structure of organic molecules.

Molecular Orbital

A mathematical equation that models the wave-like properties of an electron within a molecule.

Carbon-carbon Bond

A covalent bond between two carbon atoms.

Ethane

A simple alkane with the chemical formula C2H6, consisting of two carbon atoms single-bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms.