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Readme [11.4K]
3 years ago
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Which statement concerning spontaneous chemical reactions is true?

Chemistry
1 answer:
Marina CMI [18]3 years ago
7 0
I believe the correct answer is b since a spontaneous reaction is self sufficient and should not need an ongoing out side source in order to proceed once it is started.  

a is false since some reactions that occur are relatively slow such as iron reacting with oxygen to make rust.

c is false since most reactions involve an energy change of some sort which is why we classify them as endothermic or exothermic.

d is false since catalysts help speed up reactions but do not really affect a the Gibbs free energy value which determines the spontaneity of the reaction.
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