Using ΔG = ΔH – TΔS, explain under what circumstances the following processes would be spontaneous: a. ΔH<0 and ΔS>0 b. ΔH>0 and ΔS<0 c. ΔH<0 and ΔS<0 d. ΔH>0 and ΔS>0

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  1. Using ΔG = ΔH – TΔS, explain under what circumstances the following processes would be spontaneous:

    a. ΔH<0 and ΔS>0

    b. ΔH>0 and ΔS<0

    c. ΔH<0 and ΔS<0

    d. ΔH>0 and ΔS>0

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