Thermodynamically Unfavorable Process

Definition

A thermodynamically unfavorable process is a reaction or transformation that does not occur spontaneously under normal conditions. It requires an input of energy to proceed.

Related terms

Activation Energy:

The minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to start. It acts as a barrier that needs to be overcome before the reaction can proceed.

Endothermic Reaction:

A chemical reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings, resulting in an increase in temperature.

Gibbs Free Energy:

A thermodynamic potential that measures the maximum reversible work that can be performed by a system at constant temperature and pressure.