In: Chemistry
The criterion for a spontaneous chemical reaction is:
a) ΔrG < 0 |
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b) ΔrS = 0 |
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c) ΔrH > 0 |
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d) ΔrG = 0 |
The criterion for sponataneous chemical reaction depend upon G but not H, and S.
Enthalpy: H = -ve, spontaneous
H = +ve, non-spontaneous
H = 0, equillibrium
but it is not criterion for spontaneous process in all cases
Entropy: S = +ve, Spontaneous
S = -ve, non-spontaneous
S = 0, Equilibrium
but it is not criterion for spontaneous process in all cases
So, Gibbs freeenergy is introduced to explain spontaneity
G = H - TS
Gibbs freeenergy:
G = -ve, spontaneous
G = +ve, non-spontaneous
G = 0, Equilibrium
So, by using Gibbs freeenergy is used to explain spontaneity of reaction by combining both enthalpy and entropy in all cases at all temperatures and pressures