The condition of spontaneity of a process is

  • A
    lowering of entropy at constant temperature and pressure
  • B
    lowering of Gibbs free energy of system at constant temperature and pressure
  • C
    increase of entropy of system at constant temperature and pressure
  • D
    increase of Gibbs free energy of the universe at constant temperature and pressure

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Consider the graph of $Gibbs$ free energy $G$ vs. Extent of reaction. The number of statement$(s)$ from the following which are true with respect to points $(a)$,$(b)$,and $(c)$ is $.................$
$A$. Reaction is spontaneous at $(a)$ and $(b)$
$B$. Reaction is at equilibrium at point $(b)$ and non-spontaneous at point $(c)$
$C$. Reaction is spontaneous at $(a)$ and non-spontaneous at $(c)$
$D$. Reaction is non-spontaneous at $(a)$ and $(b)$

For the reaction $C_{(graphite)} + CO_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2CO_{(g)}$,$\Delta H = 170 \ kJ$ and $\Delta S = 170 \ J/K$. At what temperature $(K)$ will the reaction become spontaneous?

What is the value of $\Delta G$ for a water system in an environment at a temperature of $100 \ K$?

Calculate $\Delta H_f^o$ for $UBr_4$ from the $\Delta G^o$ of reaction and the $S^o$ values: $U_{(s)} + 2Br_2(\ell) \to UBr_{4(s)}$; $\Delta G^o = -788.6 \ kJ$; $S^o \ (J/K \cdot mol): U_{(s)} = 50.3, Br_2(\ell) = 152.3, UBr_{4(s)} = 242.6$.

For the spontaneity of a reaction,which statement is always true?

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