Under which thermodynamic conditions is a chemical reaction spontaneous at all temperatures?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Delta H < 0 and Delta S > 0
From Delta G = Delta H - TDelta S: when Delta H is negative and Delta S is positive, -TDelta S is negative at all positive Kelvin temperatures, making Delta G always negative (spontaneous at all temperatures).
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