19. Chemical Thermodynamics
Gibbs Free Energy
19. Chemical Thermodynamics Gibbs Free Energy
3PRACTICE PROBLEM
The following figures illustrate the initial state and equilibrium state of the reaction X2(g) ⇌ 2 X(g).
Determine whether the reaction is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. What are the signs (+, −, or 0) of ΔH, ΔS, and ΔG when the reaction proceeds from its initial state to the equilibrium state?
The following figures illustrate the initial state and equilibrium state of the reaction X2(g) ⇌ 2 X(g).
Determine whether the reaction is spontaneous or nonspontaneous. What are the signs (+, −, or 0) of ΔH, ΔS, and ΔG when the reaction proceeds from its initial state to the equilibrium state?