Cl₂ is a stable diatomic molecule. It can be decomposed to form two Cl atoms as shown here: Cl₂(g) → 2 Cl(g) Predict the change in free energy (AG) of this reaction. A) AG for this reaction is NOT dependent on temperature and is spontaneous at all temperatures. B) AG for this reaction is NOT dependent on temperature and is NOT spontaneous at any temperatures. C) AG for this reaction is dependent on temperature and is only spontaneous at high temperatures. D) AG for this reaction is dependent on temperature and is only spontaneous at low temperatures. E) None of these

Cl₂ is a stable diatomic molecule. It can be decomposed to form two Cl atoms as shown here: Cl₂(g) → 2 Cl(g) Predict the change in free energy (AG) of this reaction. A) AG for this reaction is NOT dependent on temperature and is spontaneous at all temperatures. B) AG for this reaction is NOT dependent on temperature and is NOT spontaneous at any temperatures. C) AG for this reaction is dependent on temperature and is only spontaneous at high temperatures. D) AG for this reaction is dependent on temperature and is only spontaneous at low temperatures. E) None of these

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Chapter10: Entropy And The Second Law Of Thermodynamics

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