Entropy and Free Energy ( Kotz Ch 20 )
How can we predict if a reaction can occur, given enough time?
- Note: Thermodynamics DOES NOT say how quickly (or slowly) a reaction will occur.
- To predict if a reaction can occur at a reasonable rate, one needs to consider:
- some processes are spontaneous; others never occur. WHY ?
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