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Ch.18 - Free Energy and Thermodynamics
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Capitolo 18, Problema 69b

Consider the sublimation of iodine at 25.0 °C : I2(s) → I2(g) b. Find ΔG°rxn at 25.0 °C under the following nonstandard conditions: i. PI2 = 1.00 mmHg ii. PI2 = 0.100 mmHg

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Identify the reaction: I_2(s) \(\rightarrow\) I_2(g).
Use the equation \( \Delta G = \Delta G^\circ + RT \ln Q \) to find \( \Delta G \) under nonstandard conditions.
Calculate the reaction quotient \( Q \) using \( Q = \frac{P_{I_2}}{P^\circ} \), where \( P^\circ = 1 \text{ atm} \).
For \( P_{I_2} = 1.00 \text{ mmHg} \), convert to atm and calculate \( Q \).
For \( P_{I_2} = 0.100 \text{ mmHg} \), convert to atm and calculate \( Q \).

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