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No, when H and S are both negative, the reaction will only be spontaneous below a certain temperature

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Are endothermic reactions always nonspontaneous?

No, many exothermic reactions need the heat of activation to start the reaction. Paper, for instance, does not spontaneously burst into flame... you need to raise its temperature to the kindling point for it to burn.


A chemical reaction has a positive H value and a positive S value Under what conditions is the reaction spontaneous?

The spontaneity of a reaction is determined by the sign of the Gibbs free energy (ΔG). If both enthalpy (H) and entropy (S) are positive, the reaction can be spontaneous at high temperatures where the TΔS term outweighs the positive ΔH term, resulting in a negative ΔG. This means the reaction will be spontaneous at elevated temperatures.


Why do chemical reactions always involve a chemical change?

Chemical bonds always break in chemical reactions, causing changes in energy.


When chemical reactions occur energy is always absorbed?

No, chemical reactions can be endothermic or exothermic.


Why do reactions always involve a change in energy?

Chemical bonds always break in chemical reactions, causing changes in energy.


Is the spontaneity of reactions always associated with exothermic heat release?

No, the spontaneity of reactions is not always associated with exothermic heat release. Some spontaneous reactions can be endothermic, meaning they absorb heat from their surroundings.


Do Chemical reactions involve the interplay of the electrons of the reacting chemical?

always.


What determine whether a reaction took place?

Whether a reaction took place is determined by the change in chemical composition, the formation of new substances, the release of energy or heat, and the color change or visible evidence of a chemical change. These factors indicate that a chemical reaction has occurred.


Do chemical reactions always involve changes in energy?

no


Is spontaneous reaction exo or endo?

Reactions are described by this equation: GD = HD - TDS where D = delta for change in values. GD < 0 spontaneous HD < 0 exothermic ; HD > 0 endothermic The first equation is Gibbs free energy. When G is negative, the reaction is spontaneous. In contrast, a positive number G is non spontaneous. The interesting thing is that spontaneous reactions can be EITHER exothermic and endothermic. Lets look at this: lets assume HD has a value of 100. This means TDS would have to be bigger than 100 in order to make GD a negative number. An endothermic reaction which has a positive H can still be exothermic. Here's another way to pose your question: Is an exothermic reaction spontaneous? Always. Is an endothermic reaction spontaneous? This can be either.


Why is fluorine's oxidation number always negative?

Fluorine is the most electronegative element, meaning it has a strong tendency to gain electrons in chemical reactions. This leads to a stable octet configuration, resulting in a negative oxidation number (-1) when forming compounds.


Who invented chemical reactions?

Chemical reactions have always existed in nature. The study and understanding of chemical reactions has evolved over time, with early contributions from alchemists and philosophers, and further developments by scientists such as Antoine Lavoisier and John Dalton. There is no single person who can be credited with "inventing" chemical reactions.