QuestionAll of the following statements are true EXCEPT if , then a reaction is not spontaneous. if , then . a reaction is spontaneous if . is referred to as Gibbs free energy. if , the system is at equilibrium.
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STEP 1
1. We are given several statements about Gibbs free energy ().
2. We need to identify the statement that is not true.
STEP 2
1. Understand the concept of Gibbs free energy and its implications.
2. Evaluate each statement based on the understanding of Gibbs free energy.
3. Identify the incorrect statement.
STEP 3
Understand the concept of Gibbs free energy (): - indicates the spontaneity of a reaction. - If , the reaction is spontaneous. - If , the system is at equilibrium. - If , the reaction is not spontaneous.
STEP 4
Evaluate the first statement: "if , then a reaction is not spontaneous." - This statement is true based on the understanding of Gibbs free energy.
STEP 5
Evaluate the second statement: "if , then ." - This statement is incorrect. indicates equilibrium, not necessarily that .
STEP 6
Evaluate the third statement: "a reaction is spontaneous if ." - This statement is true based on the understanding of Gibbs free energy.
STEP 7
Evaluate the fourth statement: " is referred to as Gibbs free energy." - This statement is true as it is the definition of .
STEP 8
Evaluate the fifth statement: "if , the system is at equilibrium." - This statement is true based on the understanding of Gibbs free energy.
STEP 9
Identify the incorrect statement:
- The second statement "if , then " is incorrect.
The incorrect statement is:
"if , then ."
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