The mathematical expression for the change in free energy of a system is ΔG = ΔH - TΔS. Which of the following statements best describes a term in this equation?
A) ΔS is the change in enthalpy, a measure of randomness.
B) ΔH is the change in entropy, the energy available to do work.
C) ΔG is the change in free energy.
D) T is the temperature in degrees Celsius.

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ΔG represents the change in free energy of a system, indicating the amount of energy available to do work after a chemical reaction.

The Mathematical Expression for the Change in Free Energy of a System