Problem: For a particular reaction, Δ H° is -28.4 kJ and ΔS is -87.9 J/K. Assuming these values change very little with temperature, over what temperature range is the reaction spontaneous in the forward direction? The reaction is spontaneous for temperatures

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For a particular reaction, Δ H° is -28.4 kJ and ΔS is -87.9 J/K. Assuming these values change very little with temperature, over what temperature range is the reaction spontaneous in the forward direction? The reaction is spontaneous for temperatures

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