Spontaneity

The video tutorial explores the first law of thermodynamics, focusing on the concepts of enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs energy in relation to spontaneous reactions. It explains how enthalpy and entropy contribute to the spontaneity of reactions, with examples of exothermic and endothermic processes. The tutorial introduces Gibbs energy as a key factor in determining reaction spontaneity, especially in non-isolated systems, and discusses the conditions under which reactions are spontaneous or non-spontaneous.

Describe the significance of the Gibbs equation in thermodynamics.

What factors influence the spontaneity of endothermic and exothermic reactions?

How does temperature affect the Gibbs energy and spontaneity of a reaction?

What is the difference between reversible and irreversible reactions in terms of Gibbs energy?