For the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen, H₂O2(g) → H₂O(g) +¹1/202(g) AH = -106 kJ, and AS = +0.0580 kJ/K. Under which of the following conditions is the reaction spontaneous (AG<0 O The temperature must be between 225 K and 1.83 x 10³ K. O The temperature must be greater than 1.83 x 10³ K. O AG is always less than zero. O The temperature must be less than 1.83 x 10³ K. AG is never less than zero.

For the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen, H₂O2(g) → H₂O(g) +¹1/202(g) AH = -106 kJ, and AS = +0.0580 kJ/K. Under which of the following conditions is the reaction spontaneous (AG<0 O The temperature must be between 225 K and 1.83 x 10³ K. O The temperature must be greater than 1.83 x 10³ K. O AG is always less than zero. O The temperature must be less than 1.83 x 10³ K. AG is never less than zero.

Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity

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Author:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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Chapter18: Principles Of Chemical Reactivity: Entropy And Free Energy

Section18.5: Entropy Changes And Spontaneity

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