Q.
For a given reaction, $\Delta H$ = 35.5 kJ $mol^{-1}$ and $\Delta S$ = 83.6 $JK^{-1}mol^{-1}$. The reaction is spontaneous at : (Assume that $\Delta H$ and $\Delta S$ do not vary with temperature)
A) T < 425 K
B) T > 425 K
C) all temperatures
D) T > 298 K
Explanation
[Solution] $\Delta G < 0$ when $T > \Delta H/\Delta S = 35500/83.6 \approx 425$ K. Answer (2).
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.