Joseph Priestley prepared oxygen by heating mercury(II) oxide. The compound HgO is stable at room temperature but decomposes into its elements (Hg and 02) at high temperatures. What conclusions can be drawn concerning AH and AS for this decomposition reaction? AH is negative and AS is positive. AH is negative and AS is negative. O AH is positive and AS is positive. O AH is positive and AS is negative.

Joseph Priestley prepared oxygen by heating mercury(II) oxide. The compound HgO is stable at room temperature but decomposes into its elements (Hg and 02) at high temperatures. What conclusions can be drawn concerning AH and AS for this decomposition reaction? AH is negative and AS is positive. AH is negative and AS is negative. O AH is positive and AS is positive. O AH is positive and AS is negative.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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