A negative Gibbs free energy change indicates a spontaneous thermodynamic process
Is it true that a negative Gibbs free energy change indicates a spontaneous thermodynamic process?
That a negative Gibbs free energy change indicates a spontaneous thermodynamic process is a fundamental definition in chemistry and thermodynamics, requiring no citation.
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The claim states a foundational definition of chemical thermodynamics (delta G < 0 indicates spontaneity). This is a textbook definition and common knowledge rather than an empirical hypothesis needing specific literature support.
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The claim states a foundational definition of chemical thermodynamics (delta G < 0 indicates spontaneity). This is a textbook definition and common knowledge rather than an empirical hypothesis needing specific literature support.
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