To Predict Whether Pairs of Coupled Reactions Will Proceed Spontaneously

question 14

Multiple Choice

To predict whether pairs of coupled reactions will proceed spontaneously:

• A) Subtract the smaller from the larger ΔG.
• B) Sum the ΔG°′ values for each reaction.
• C) Add the ΔS values for each reaction at constant temperature.
• D) The absolute value of the positive ΔG°′ must be larger than the value of the negative ΔG°′.
• E) None are true.

Differentiate between one-tail and two-tail tests in hypothesis testing.

Calculate and interpret the test statistic in hypothesis testing.

Understand the interplay between confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.

Analyze the implications of hypothesis test outcomes on decision-making.

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