Consider the reaction 2A + B C, where H = -50 kJ/mol and S = 100
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Consider the reaction 2A + B → C, where H° = -50 kJ/mol and S° = 100 J/(mol·K) at 298 K.
a) Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic? Explain your reasoning.
b) Calculate the standard Gibbs free energy change (G°) for the reaction at 298 K.
c) Predict whether the reaction is spontaneous at 298 K under standard conditions (G° < 0)
. Explain your reasoning.
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Cambridge International AS And A Level Chemistry Coursebook
ISBN: 9781316637739
2nd Edition
Authors: Lawrie Ryan, Roger Norris
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