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Chemistry

Thermodynamic Spontaneity and Gibbs Free Energy

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Some reactions that absorb heat (endothermic) are still spontaneous because the increase in disorder (entropy) more than compensates for the energy cost.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why an ice cube melts on a warm day but never spontaneously freezes at room temperature, even though the process is reversible?