The graph below shows the change in Gibbs free energy for two reactions. Change in Gibbs Free Energy 6.0- 5.0 4.0- Reaction 1- 3.0 2.0 Reaction 2 1.0 0.0 200 Temperature (K) 125 150 175 225 250 Which statement can be supported by the evidence shown in the graph? A Reaction 1 is spontaneous, but Reaction 2 is only spontaneous at high temperatures. B Reaction 2 is spontaneous, but Reaction 1 is only spontaneous at high temperatures. Both reactions are spontaneous. Neither reaction is spontaneous. AGsys (kJ/mol) D.

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The graph below shows the change in Gibbs free energy for two reactions.
Change in Gibbs Free Energy
6.0-
5.0-
4.0-
Reaction 1-
3.0
2.0
Reaction 2
1.0
0.0-
125
150
175
200
225
250
Temperature (K)
Which statement can be supported by the evidence shown in the graph?
A
Reaction 1 is spontaneous, but Reaction 2 is only spontaneous at high temperatures.
B
Reaction 2 is spontaneous, but Reaction 1 is only spontaneous at high temperatures.
Both reactions are spontaneous.
D.
Neither reaction is spontaneous.
AGsys (kJ/mol)
Transcribed Image Text:The graph below shows the change in Gibbs free energy for two reactions. Change in Gibbs Free Energy 6.0- 5.0- 4.0- Reaction 1- 3.0 2.0 Reaction 2 1.0 0.0- 125 150 175 200 225 250 Temperature (K) Which statement can be supported by the evidence shown in the graph? A Reaction 1 is spontaneous, but Reaction 2 is only spontaneous at high temperatures. B Reaction 2 is spontaneous, but Reaction 1 is only spontaneous at high temperatures. Both reactions are spontaneous. D. Neither reaction is spontaneous. AGsys (kJ/mol)
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