Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Sections 17.1-17.9 - Exercises - Review Questions - Page 852: 15

Answer

The change in Gibbs free energy for a process is proportional to the negative $\Delta$S$_{univ}$. $\Delta$G is also a criterion for spontaneity (although with an opposite sign) because $\Delta$S$_{unit}$ is a criterion for spontaneity.

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The change in Gibbs free energy for a process is proportional to the negative $\Delta$S$_{univ}$. $\Delta$G is also a criterion for spontaneity (although with an opposite sign) because $\Delta$S$_{univ}$ is a criterion for spontaneity.
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