For a hypothetical reaction, A + B- Cata temperature T, the Gibbs free energy at each point during the reaction is plotted (see image below). The slope of the tangent to the curve at point P is 0. What is true regarding this reaction at point P? The temperature and pressure of the reaction system are kept constant. Extent of reaction A. The change in Gibbs free energy of the reaction, 4,G = 0 B. The reaction is at thermodynamic equilibrium O C. Product C is spontaneously produced. D.A,H = TxA,S O E. (A), (B), and (D) are all true Gibbs Free Energy

For a hypothetical reaction, A + B- Cata temperature T, the Gibbs free energy at each point during the reaction is plotted (see image below). The slope of the tangent to the curve at point P is 0. What is true regarding this reaction at point P? The temperature and pressure of the reaction system are kept constant. Extent of reaction A. The change in Gibbs free energy of the reaction, 4,G = 0 B. The reaction is at thermodynamic equilibrium O C. Product C is spontaneously produced. D.A,H = TxA,S O E. (A), (B), and (D) are all true Gibbs Free Energy

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Chapter16: Thermodynamics: Directionality Of Chemical Reactions

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