Chemical Thermodynamics
Grade 1045 min
Learning Objective
I can predict whether a reaction will be spontaneous at a given temperature using Gibbs free energy.
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The Laws of Thermodynamics, Entropy, and Gibbs Free Energy
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“For a reaction where ΔH = -100 kJ/mol and ΔS = -50 J/(mol·K), determine if the reaction is spontaneous at 25°C (298 K). Show your calculations. A reaction has ΔH = +20 kJ/mol and ΔS = +60 J/(mol·K). Above what temperature will this reaction be spontaneous? Show your calculations. ”
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