Question

Which of the following statements regarding Gibb’s energy change is correct?

• A. If $\Delta G$ is negative (< 0), the process is non – spontaneous.
• B. If $\Delta G$ is positive (> 0), the process is spontaneous.
• C. If $\Delta G$ is negative (< 0), the process is spontaneous.
• D. If $\Delta G$ is positive (> 0), the process is in equilibrium.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

If $\Delta G$ is negative (< 0), the process is spontaneous.

Answer 2

: $\Delta G$is negative for a spontaneous process.