Chapter 6.2, Problem 1SB

Summary Introduction

To review:

The two factors to be taken intoaccount to determine if a reaction will proceedspontaneously.

Introduction:

A chemical reaction is said to be spontaneous if it occurs without any external interference. Thespontaneity of a reaction depends on the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Spontaneous reactions can occur very quickly, like combustion of hydrogen, or very slowly, like rusting of an iron nail.