Explain why each of the following statements is false. (a) Reactions with negative Gibbs free energies of

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Explain why each of the following statements is false.

(a) Reactions with negative Gibbs free energies of reaction occur spontaneously and rapidly.

(b) Every sample of a pure element, regardless of its physical state, is assigned zero Gibbs free energy of formation.

(c) An exothermic reaction producing more moles of gas molecules than are consumed has a positive standard reaction Gibbs free energy.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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