If for a given chemical reaction at 298 K, the change in free energy, $\Delta$G, is positive and the change in the standard free energy, $\Delta$G $\circ$ , is negative, then ________

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When the change in free energy ($\Delta G$) is positive and the change in the standard free energy ($\Delta G^\circ$) is negative, it indicates that the reaction quotient ($Q$) is greater than the equilibrium constant ($K$), suggesting the system is beyond equilibrium towards products, thus product is turning back into reactant.

If for a Given Chemical Reaction at 298 K, the Change