19. Chemical Thermodynamics
Gibbs Free Energy
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Problem 143b
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Textbook QuestionMethanol 1CH3OH2 is made industrially in two steps from CO and H2. It is so cheap to make that it is being considered for use as a precursor to hydrocarbon fuels, such as methane 1CH42: Step 1. CO1g2 + 2 H21g2 S CH3OH1l2 ΔS° = - 332 J>K Step 2. CH3OH1l2 S CH41g2 + 1>2 O21g2 ΔS° = 162 J>K (l) Is the overall reaction spontaneous at 298 K?
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