Predict the Sign of ∆G for an Exothermic Reaction with an Increase

question 94

Multiple Choice

Predict the sign of ∆G for an exothermic reaction with an increase in entropy.

• A) positive
• B) negative
• C) no change
• D) cannot predict without additional information

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Definitions:

Decreasing Returns to Scale

A situation in which increasing the scale of production leads to a proportionally smaller increase in output, often due to inefficiencies.

Long Run Average Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the lowest cost at which a firm can produce any given level of output in the long run, where all inputs are variable.

Decreasing Returns to Scale

A situation in which, as the scale of production increases, the output increases at a proportionally smaller rate, leading to increased average costs.

Long Run Average Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the minimum average cost at which any output level can be produced in the long term when all inputs, including capital, are variable.