If E°cell > 0, what can be said about the spontaneity of the reaction as written in a galvanic cell?

• A. If E°cell > 0, the reaction is spontaneous as written in a galvanic cell.
• B. If E°cell > 0, the reaction is nonspontaneous.
• C. If E°cell > 0, energy is always released as heat only.
• D. If E°cell > 0, the reaction cannot occur.

Answer: (A)