Which of the Following Combinations of Signs for ΔH and ΔS

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following combinations of signs for ΔH and ΔS will always result in a reaction being nonspontaneous?

• A) ΔH+, ΔS-
• B) ΔH-, ΔS+
• C) ΔH-, ΔS-
• D) ΔH+, ΔS+
• E) cannot determine without temperature

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