The G value for formation of gaseous water at 298 K and 1 atm is -278 kJ/mol. What is the nature of the spontaneity of formation of gaseous water at these conditions?
A. The reaction is sometimes spontaneous.
B. The reaction is spontaneous.
C. The reaction may or may not be spontaneous.
D. The reaction is never spontaneous.
1 answer
A negative value for dG means it is spontaneous.