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What does it mean when a reaction is spontaneous

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A reaction is said to be spontaneous if it occurs without being driven by some outside force. There are two driving forces for all chemical reactions. The first is enthalpy, and the second is entropy.

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Answer:

The reaction happens by itself

Step-by-step explanation:

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