Spontaneous Processes (18.1.1)

Question 1

• The spontaneity of a process is independent of the time it takes for the process to occur.

Answer 1

• The spontaneity of a process is independent of the time it takes for the process to occur.

Question 2

• The reverse of a spontaneous process will not be spontaneous.

Answer 2

• The reverse of a spontaneous process will not be spontaneous.

Question 3

• Some processes are spontaneous without being energy-driven; these processes are driven by an increase in disorder.

Answer 3

• Some processes are spontaneous without being energy-driven; these processes are driven by an increase in disorder.