A reaction is both endergonic and exothermic. Which ONE of the following statements must be TRUE? A change in entropy for the reaction is negative The change in entropy for the reaction is positive The change in entropy for the reaction is equal to zero The change in Gibbs free energy for the reaction is negative The change in enthalpy for the reaction is positive

A reaction is both endergonic and exothermic. Which ONE of the following statements must be TRUE? A change in entropy for the reaction is negative The change in entropy for the reaction is positive The change in entropy for the reaction is equal to zero The change in Gibbs free energy for the reaction is negative The change in enthalpy for the reaction is positive

Chemistry

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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