What is a spontaneous reaction?

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Dr. Hayek
Nov 28, 2015

A spontaneous reaction by definition is a reaction that occurs without the intervention o the outside.

Explanation:

A spontaneous reaction by definition is a reaction that occurs without the intervention o the outside.

For example,

  • when ice melts at #25^@C# it will melt spontaneously.
  • Water will freeze spontaneously at #0^@C#.
  • In the presence of air and moisture, iron will rust spontaneously.
  • etc.

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Thermodynamics | Spontaneous Process & Entropy.

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