Question
Chemistry Question on Thermodynamics
Identify the correct statement for change of Gibbs energy for a system (ΔGsystem) at constant temperature and pressure :
A
If ΔGsystem>0, the process is spontaneous
B
If ΔGsystem=0, the system has attained equilibrium
C
If ΔGsystem=0, the system is still moving in a particular direction
D
If $\Delta G_{\text{system}}
Answer
If ΔGsystem=0, the system has attained equilibrium
Explanation
Solution
IfΔG system < 0, the process is spontaneous
If ΔG system > 0, the process is nonspontaneous
If ΔG system = 0, the process is in equilibrium