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To determine the temperature at which a reaction is spontaneous given that both ΔH (enthalpy change) and ΔS (entropy change) are positive, we can use the Gibbs free energy equation: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Gibbs Free Energy Equation**: The Gibbs free energy (ΔG) is given by the equation: \[ \Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S \] where: - ΔG = Gibbs free energy change - ΔH = change in enthalpy - T = temperature (in Kelvin) - ΔS = change in entropy 2. **Condition for Spontaneity**: A reaction is spontaneous when ΔG is less than 0 (ΔG < 0). 3. **Substituting the Given Values**: Since we know that ΔH is positive (ΔH > 0) and ΔS is also positive (ΔS > 0), we can substitute these values into the Gibbs free energy equation: \[ \Delta G = \text{positive} - T \times \text{positive} \] 4. **Rearranging the Equation**: For the reaction to be spontaneous (ΔG < 0), we need: \[ \Delta H - T \Delta S < 0 \] This can be rearranged to: \[ \Delta H < T \Delta S \] 5. **Solving for Temperature (T)**: To find the temperature at which this condition holds, we can rearrange the inequality: \[ T > \frac{\Delta H}{\Delta S} \] This means that the temperature must be greater than the ratio of ΔH to ΔS. 6. **Conclusion**: Since both ΔH and ΔS are positive, the temperature must be sufficiently high for the reaction to be spontaneous. Therefore, the reaction is spontaneous at **high temperatures**. ### Final Answer: The reaction is spontaneous at **high temperatures**.
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  • If Delta H gt 0 and Delta S gt 0 , the reaction proceeds spontaneously when :-

    A
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