Practice Criteria for Spontaneity - 4.5.1 | Chapter 4: Energetics/Thermochemistry | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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Question 1

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What does ΔG < 0 signify in a reaction?

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of spontaneity.

Question 2

Easy

What happens at equilibrium concerning ΔG?

💡 Hint: Think about the balance of reactants and products.

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Question 1

What does a negative Gibbs free energy change indicate?

  • The reaction is spontaneous
  • The reaction is non-spontaneous
  • The system is at equilibrium

💡 Hint: Remember the basic criterion of spontaneity.

Question 2

True or False: A reaction is non-spontaneous when ΔG is greater than zero.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of spontaneity in chemical reactions.

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Question 1

Given a reaction with ΔH = -200 kJ/mol and ΔS = 300 J/K·mol, calculate ΔG at 298 K and determine spontaneity.

💡 Hint: Remember to align units.

Question 2

Explain situations where increasing temperature switches a reaction from non-spontaneous to spontaneous, giving examples.

💡 Hint: Use the melting of ice as a practical example.

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