Answer:
ΔGreaction < 0
ΔSuniverse > 0
ΔHreaction < 0
Explanation:
A spontaneous process is one which can proceed without additional input of energy releasing free energy in the process and then moves to a lower more stable thermodynamical state.
For an isolated system, a spontaneous process proceeds with an increase in entropy.
The conditions for a spontaneous process at constant temperature and pressure, can be determined using the change in Gibbs free energy, which is given by: ∆G = ∆H - T∆S
Where ∆G is change in free energy; ∆H is change in enthalpy or Heat content; ∆S is change in entropy, T is temperature.
For a process to be spontaneous, the following conditions are necessary:
1. ∆G < 0; must be negative
2. ∆S > 0; there must be an increase in entropy
3. ∆H < 0; enthalpy change must be negative such that heat is lost to the surroundings
The above conditions ensures that ∆G is negative and the process is spontaneous.
