Under what circumstances is a reaction spontaneous? When $$\Delta H$$ is negative When $$\Delta G$$ is positive When $$\Delta H$$ is positive When $$\Delta G$$ is negative
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In thermodynamics, spontaneity is determined by the change in Gibbs free energy ($$\Delta G$$). Show more…
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