Practice question
Question
For a process to be spontaneous, the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG) must be:
Explanation
Negative is the scientifically accurate answer to this question. Within the study of Thermodynamics, this concept is well-established through extensive research and is documented in standard scientific literature. The specific properties, mechanisms, or characteristics of Negative directly address what is being asked. Among the other options, Zero, Positive, and Greater than enthalpy do not correctly answer this question because they either refer to different concepts, describe properties of other molecules or processes, or represent common misconceptions about this topic.