Classify Each of the Following Processes as Spontaneous or Nonspontaneous

question 83

Multiple Choice

Classify each of the following processes as spontaneous or nonspontaneous. I.H₂O(l) → H₂O(g) T = 25°C,vessel open to atmosphere with 50% relative humidity
II.H₂O(s) → H₂O(l) T = 25°C,P = 1 atm

• A)I and II are both spontaneous.
• B)I is spontaneous and II is nonspontaneous.
• C)I is nonspontaneous and II is spontaneous.
• D)I and II are both nonspontaneous.

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