Question- 1) Criticize the following statement: when the enthalpy change for a reaction is negative and the entropy change is also negative the reaction is spontaneous.
2) For each of the following processes, give the algebraic sign (+ or -) of ?H°, ?S°, and ?G°. No calculations are necessary. Give a brief reason for your choices.
a) The splitting of liquid water into hydrogen and oxygen gases, a process that requires a considerable amount of energy to sustain.
b) The combustion of gasoline in the engine of your car, as exemplified by the combustion of octane.
2 C8H18 (g) + 25 O2 (g) ? 16 CO2 (g) + 18 H2O(g)
Explain the each and every step in detail for help