Answer:
C. is less than 0
Explanation:
The Gibbs free energy (G) of a system is defined as the energy that is used for the work done. The change in Gibbs free energy during a reaction shows the spontaneity and energetics of the reactions.
A reaction will be spontaneous if the change in Gibbs free energy will be negative or less than 0. Reactions with positive Gibbs free energy are non-spontaneous.
Hence, the correct answer is "C. is less than 0".
Answer is: Decomposing water requires a high activation energy.
Electrolysis of water is the decomposition reaction, because from one molecule (water) two molecules (hydrogen and oxygen) are produced. Water is separeted into two molecules:
Reaction of reduction at cathode: 2H⁺(aq) + 2e⁻ → H₂(g).
Reaction of oxidation at anode: 2H₂O(l) → O₂(g) + 4H⁺(aq) + 4e⁻.
Your answer is C forms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons in each atom because if the number of neutrons change the whole element changes.
Salinity has units of grams NaCl or salt per kilogram solution. We can use the density given and the molar mass of the salt to convert from salinity to molarity. We do as follows:
( 5.6 g / kg ) ( 1.03 kg / L ) ( 1 mol / 58.44 g ) = 0.0987 mol NaCl / L