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Question
The correct thermodynamic conditions for the spontaneous reaction at all temperature is
Options
∆H < 0 and ∆S > 0
∆H < 0 and ∆S < 0
∆H > 0 and ∆S = 0
∆H > 0 and ∆S > 0
Solution
∆H < 0 and ∆S > 0
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