## Spontaneity of Reactions

$\Delta G^{\circ}= \Delta H^{\circ} - T \Delta S^{\circ}$

$\Delta G^{\circ}= -RT\ln K$

$\Delta G^{\circ}= \sum \Delta G_{f}^{\circ}(products) - \sum \Delta G_{f}^{\circ}(reactants)$

Isabella Shahmirza 2H
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### Spontaneity of Reactions

When delta S is positive and delta H is positive, this means that the reaction or physical change is spontaneous at high temperatures. But isn't it possible for delta G to be a positive value from this, which would make the reaction not spontaneous. Therefore, is that why the reaction depends on a high temperature in order for it to be spontaneous?
Similarly, when delta S is negative and delta H is negative, in order for the reaction or physical change to be spontaneous is when the temperature is at low temperatures, because if not, then delta G would be a positive value and not spontaneous?

Heerali Patel 3A
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### Re: Spontaneity of Reactions

Yes, you are correct. When delta S and delta H are both positive, a spontaneous reaction can only occur at high temperatures because this is the only way T*delta S will remain higher (in value) than delta H, such that delta G will be negative and the reaction will be spontaneous. Similarly, when both delta S and delta H are negative, temperature must remain low for spontaneity because, in this case, delta H must be higher than T*delta S so delta G can be negative for a spontaneous reaction.

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