For a reaction to be classified as spontaneous, it must:

A. Proceed with an increase in energy
B. Proceed without the input of energy
C. Have a very high activation energy
D. Always produce gas products

Answer: Proceed without the input of energy

Additional Information: A spontaneous reaction occurs naturally without needing external energy input.

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