Homework 9.51
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 2:59 pm
9.51 asks, why are so many exothermic reactions spontaneous?
the answer gives the equation deltaG = deltaH - TdeltaS and says that exothermic reactions tend to be spontaneous because the result in an increase in the entropy of the surroundings.
My question is, does the deltaS in the equation represent change in entropy of the surroundings or of the system?
the answer gives the equation deltaG = deltaH - TdeltaS and says that exothermic reactions tend to be spontaneous because the result in an increase in the entropy of the surroundings.
My question is, does the deltaS in the equation represent change in entropy of the surroundings or of the system?