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Classify the following phase changes by the signs of the system's ΔH and ΔS.
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If ΔH is positive, it is called an endothermic reaction
If ΔH is negative, it is called an exothermic reaction.
If ΔS is positive, then it is said that randomness increased.
If ΔS is negative, then it is said that randomness decreased.
We know ΔG = ΔH - TΔS.
Enthalpy change |
Entropy change |
Gibbs free energy |
Spontaneity |
positive |
positive |
It depends on T, maybe + or - |
yes, if the temperature is high enough |
negative |
positive |
always negative |
always spontaneous |
negative |
negative |
It depends on T, maybe + or - |
yes, if the temperature is low enough |
positive |
negative |
always positive |
never spontaneous |