What factors determine whether a chemical reaction is spontaneous or not? Select all that apply.

A.) potential energy

B.) mechanical energy

C.) kinetic energy

D.) heat

E.) entropy

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Kyra Sullivan

Chemistry

6 July, 10:02

What factors determine whether a chemical reaction is spontaneous or not? Select all that apply.

A.) potential energy

B.) mechanical energy

C.) kinetic energy

D.) heat

E.) entropy

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Jay Atkinson · Answer 1

A chemical reaction is a spontaneous reaction is determined by the Gibb's energy and enthalpy of the reaction whether it is exothermic or endothermic. The factors that apply here are heat and entropy. Gibb's energy is related to entropy. Answers are D. and E

What factors determine whether a chemical reaction is spontaneous or not? Select all that apply.A.) potential energyB.) mechanical energyC.) kinetic energyD.) heatE.) entropy

What factors determine whether a chemical reaction is spontaneous or not? Select all that apply.

A.) potential energy

B.) mechanical energy

C.) kinetic energy

D.) heat

E.) entropy