For This Question, the "Entropy Term" Refers to "-TΔS

question 28

Multiple Choice

For this question, the "entropy term" refers to "-TΔS". Addition reactions are generally favorable at low temperatures because ________.

• A) the positive enthalpy term is larger than the negative entropy term
• B) the negative enthalpy term is larger than the positive entropy term
• C) the positive enthalpy term is smaller than the negative entropy term
• D) the negative enthalpy term is smaller than the positive entropy term
• E) the enthalpy and entropy terms are equal

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