Why don’t reactions at equilibrium go to completion?
To complete our understanding of systems that have achieved equilibrium, we need to look at the position of equilibrium through
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Why are ionic compounds soluble? (part 2)
For a full understanding of why ionic compounds are soluble we need to consider both the enthalpy and entropy changes
What is Gibbs free energy?
The change in Gibbs free energy, ΔG, is a convenient way to determine whether a reaction is spontaneous or feasible
How to determine the temperature at which a reaction is feasible
A spontaneous or feasible process must be accompanied by a positive change in total entropy (entropy of the universe). Whether
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Understanding entropy
Why does water freeze when you place it in a freezer? Certainly not because the freezer sucks the heat out