Which of the following processes is spontaneous? Select the correct answer below:
a. carbon graphite turning to carbon diamond at normal pressure
b. carbon diamond turning to carbon graphite at normal pressure
c. carbon diamond turning to carbon graphite at high pressure
d. none of the above

Respuesta :

Answer:

b. carbon diamond turning to carbon graphite at normal pressure.

Explanation:

Graphite is the stable form of the carbon element under normal ambient pressure.  The process of conversion of carbon diamond to carbon graphite is a spontaneous process under typical ambient conditions, since diamonds are said to be thermodynamically unstable but kinetically stable under ambient conditions, and the process of conversion can take place without a continuous input of energy from an external source.