Which of the following quantity is always positive for a spontaneous chemical reaction?
A
Standard voltaic potential
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B
Entropy
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C
Enthalpy
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D
Reaction rate
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E
Gibbs free energy
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Solution
The correct option is B Standard voltaic potential Standard Voltaic potential is always postive for a spontaneous chemical reaction. Gibbs energy is negative for spontaneous reaction. ΔGo=−nFEocell