If ΔG is negative at all temperatures,then which of the following statements must be true?

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A negative ΔG indicates that the reaction is spontaneous and releases free energy. If ΔH is negative, it means that the reaction releases heat into the surroundings, which makes it more likely to occur spontaneously. If ΔS is positive, it means that the reaction increases the entropy of the system (i.e., it creates more disorder), which also makes it more likely to occur spontaneously. Therefore, for ΔG to always be negative, ΔH must be negative and ΔS must be positive. This is best represented by choice C.

If ΔG Is Negative at All Temperatures,then Which of the Following