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g When considering the effects of temperature on spontaneity, if both ΔH and ΔS are positive, _______. Select the correct answer below: the process is spontaneous at all temperatures

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Step-by-step explanation:

The spontaneity of a system is deduced by the sign of the gibbs free energy value. If it is negative, it means the process / reaction is spontaneous however a positive value indicates the such process is not spontaneous.

Gibbs free energy, enthalpy and entropy are related by the following equation;

ΔG = ΔH - TΔS

A positive value of enthalpy, H and entropy, S means that G would always be a negative value at all temperatures.

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