Which statement is true?
A)If DG is negative,then the rate of the reaction will be fast.
B)If DG is positive,then the rate of the reaction will be fast.
C)If DG is negative,then the rate of the reaction will be slow.
D)If DG is positive,then the rate of the reaction will be slow.
E)The reaction rate is independent of DG.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction rate is determined by the activation energy (Ea), not the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG). ΔG indicates the spontaneity of a reaction, not its rate.

Which Statement Is True