For a given reaction, if ΔH = 35.5 kJ/mol and ΔS = 83.6 J/K·mol, at what temperature is the reaction spontaneous?
(Assume ΔH and ΔS remain constant with temperature.)

1. T < 425 K 2. T > 425 K
3. All temperatures 4. T > 298 K
Subtopic:  Gibbs Energy Change |
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For a given reaction, ∆H = 35.5 kJ mol–1 and ∆S = 83.6 J K–1 mol–1. The reaction is spontaneous at:
[Note: Assume that ∆H and ∆S  do not vary with temperature]

1. T > 425K
2. All temperatures
3. T > 298K
4. T < 425K

Subtopic:  Gibbs Energy Change |
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Find the thermodynamic condition required for a reaction to be spontaneous at all temperatures.

1. ΔH > 0 and ΔS < 0
2. ΔH < 0 and ΔS > 0
3. ΔH < 0 and ΔS < 0
4. ΔH > 0 and ΔS > 0
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What is the correct thermodynamic conditions for a spontaneous reaction at all temperatures?
1. H > 0 and S< 0
2. H < 0 and S> 0
3. H < 0 and S< 0
4. H > 0 and S = 0
Subtopic:  Gibbs Energy Change |
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