NEETChemistryThermodynamics (C)
In the context of ∆G, what does it mean for a reaction to have a positive enthalpy change and a positive entropy change?
Options
- AThe reaction is spontaneous.
- BThe reaction is endothermic.
- CThe reaction is exothermic.
- DThe reaction can be spontaneous if T∆S is large enough to outweigh ∆H.
Correct answer
D. The reaction can be spontaneous if T∆S is large enough to outweigh ∆H.
Step-by-step solution
A reaction with a positive enthalpy change and a positive entropy change can be spontaneous if T∆S is large enough to outweigh ∆H.