2/5/2018 05:40 PM 0/10 Print Calculator Periodic Table Question 8 of 11 Sapling

Question

2/5/2018 05:40 PM 0/10 Print Calculator Periodic Table Question 8 of 11 Sapling Learning Under standard conditions (298 K and 1 atm), which statement is true? O O O diamond converts to graphite spontaneously graphite converts to diamond spontaneously none of the above How can the spontaneity of the reaction be reversed? O O O increase the temperature decrease the temperature none of the above Constants for thermodynamic properties under standard conditions are found here + Previous Give Up & View Solution D Check Answer Hint Next arch

Explanation / Answer

Answer 1 a)

At STP Diamond converts to graphite spontaneously.

Here spontaneously does not mean in a single moment of time, Diamond on 1 second and graphite the next... but Spontaneously means gradually and time is not fixed... i.e graphite is more stable so... Diamond will one day convert to graphite.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse 2
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.