What is true if ln k is negative?

a.δgorxn is positive and the reaction is spontaneous in the forward direction.

b.δgorxn is negative and the reaction is spontaneous in the forward direction.

c.δgorxn is negative and the reaction is spontaneous in the reverse direction.

d.δgorxn is positive and the reaction is spontaneous in the reverse direction.

e.δgorxn is zero and the reaction is at equilibrium?

d. ΔG°rxn is positive and the reaction is spontaneous in the reverse direction.

Explanation:

∵ ΔG°rxn = - RTlnK.

When lnK = negative, ΔG°rxn = - RT(- Ve).

∴ ΔG°rxn is positive.

When ΔG°rxn is:

negative: the reaction is spontaneous in the forward direction.

zero: the reaction is at equilibrium.

positive: the reaction is non-spontaneous in the forward direction and spontaneous in the reverse direction.

So, the right choice is:

d. ΔG°rxn is positive and the reaction is spontaneous in the reverse direction.

c. 75.7

i think that is the right

  the   balanced   equation   for   reaction of   ca metal   with   o2 to   produce   cao   is as below

2 ca+ o2→ 2 cao2

  explanation

the reaction is   balanced     since the   number of atoms   in reactant side is   equal to   number of atoms   in   product side.   for   example   they   are 2   atom of   ca in   reactant   side   and   2   atoms of ca   in   the product side.

  the   process   is a   meet the   requirement   of   redox   reaction because :     calcium   is   oxidized   from   oxidation state 0   to 2+   while   oxygen   is reduced from   oxidation   state   0   to 2-