Question

How can Delta G be negative if delta G naught prime is positive (which indicates that the reaction is unfavorable at standard conditions)?

Answer 1

If delta G is less than zero, the reaction is spontaneous in the forward direction. If delta G is greater than zero, the reaction is spontaneous in the reverse direction. If delta G is zero, there is no net reaction and the system is at equilibrium.

Step-by-step explanation:

If delta G is less than zero, E is greater than zero and K is greater than 1 then the direction of the reaction is spontaneous in forward direction. If delta G is greater than zero, E is less than zero and K is less than one then the direction of reaction is spontaneous in reverse direction. If delta G is zero, E is zero and k is one that there is no net reaction and the system is at equilibrium.