If ΔH and ΔS for a reaction are both negative which of the following is true.   Select one: a. It is spontaneous at low temperatures ( The magnitude of TΔS < Δ H) b. It is not spontaneous at any temperature. c. It is spontaneous at high temperatures ( The magnitude of TΔS  > Δ H) d. It is spontaneous at all temperatures. e. It will always be spontaneous in the reverse direction when TΔS and Δ H are negative

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If ΔH and ΔS for a reaction are both negative which of the following is true.


 

Select one:
a. It is spontaneous at low temperatures ( The magnitude of TΔS < Δ H)
b. It is not spontaneous at any temperature.
c. It is spontaneous at high temperatures ( The magnitude of TΔS  > Δ H)
d. It is spontaneous at all temperatures.
e. It will always be spontaneous in the reverse direction when TΔS and Δ H are negative
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