Answer to Question #192597 in Physical Chemistry for Holly Anderson

Question

is it possible for a reaction to occur if the reaction results in a decrease in the entropy of the chemicals involved in the reaction

Answer 1

Reactions are favorable when they result in a decrease in enthalpy and an increase in entropy of the system. When both of these conditions are met, thereaction occurs naturally. ... In order for a reaction to be non spontaneous, it must be endothermic, accompanied by a decrease in entropy, or both.