Which of the following is consistent with a spontaneous endothermic reaction A)($\Delta$H) 0, $\Delta$S 0, $\Delta$G

Question

Which of the following is consistent with a spontaneous endothermic reaction A)($\Delta$H) > 0, $\Delta$S < 0, $\Delta$G < 0 B)($\Delta$H) > 0, $\Delta$S > 0, $\Delta$G < 0 C)($\Delta$H) < 0, $\Delta$S < 0, $\Delta$G < 0 D)($\Delta$H) < 0, $\Delta$S > 0, $\Delta$G > 0 E)($\Delta$H) > 0, $\Delta$S < 0, $\Delta$G > 0

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For a spontaneous endothermic reaction, the change in enthalpy ($\Delta H$) is positive, indicating the reaction absorbs heat. The change in entropy ($\Delta S$) must be positive, indicating an increase in disorder, to drive the reaction spontaneously. The change in Gibbs free energy ($\Delta G$) must be negative for the reaction to be spontaneous. Option B correctly represents these conditions.

Which of the Following Is Consistent with a Spontaneous Endothermic Δ\DeltaΔ

Which of the Following Is Consistent with a Spontaneous Endothermic $\Delta$