alleryWhich limitation applies to Ellingham analysis?
AThey cannot compare oxides
BThey ignore reaction kinetics
CThey ignore temperature
DThey show only reaction speed
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. They ignore reaction kinetics
Ellingham diagrams predict thermodynamic feasibility but do not account for reaction rates.
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