Identify the correct statement for change of Gibbs energy for a system ( Gsystem) at constant temperature and pressure.
- If Gsystem < 0, the process is not spontaneous.
- If Gsystem > 0, the process is spontaneous.
- If Gsystem = 0, the system has attained equilibrium.
- If Gsystem = 0, the system is still moving in a particular direction.
Answer
(3) If Gsystem = 0, the system has attained equilibrium.
Solution
As per NCERT, at constant temperature and pressure:
G < 0 ⇒ the process is spontaneous;
G > 0 ⇒ the process is non-spontaneous;
G = 0 ⇒ the system is at equilibrium (no net change in either direction).
∴ Only statement (3) is correct.
Answer: (3)