alleryAt high temperatures, how can oxide stability change?
AIt must gain stability
BIt cannot react with carbon
CIts ΔG may become positive
DIts metal must vaporise
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Its ΔG may become positive
At high enough temperature the free-energy sign may invert, allowing oxide reduction.
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