Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Sections 17.1-17.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 853: 33a

Answer

$\Delta$S$_{sys}$ $\gt$ 0 because 6 moles of gas are being converted to 7 moles of gas. Given that $\Delta$H is less than 0 and $\Delta$S$_{surr}$ is greater than 0, the reaction is spontaneous at any given temperature.

Work Step by Step

$\Delta$S$_{sys}$ $\gt$ 0 because 6 moles of gas are being converted to 7 moles of gas. Given that $\Delta$H is less than 0 and $\Delta$S$_{surr}$ is greater than 0, the reaction is spontaneous at any given temperature.
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