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Ch.19 - Chemical Thermodynamics
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19장, 문제 61

Without using thermochemical data, predict whether ΔG° for the reaction involving octane (1C8H182) is more negative or less negative than ΔH°.

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Step 1: Understand the relationship between Gibbs free energy (ΔG°), enthalpy (ΔH°), and entropy (ΔS°) using the equation ΔG° = ΔH° - TΔS°, where T is the temperature in Kelvin.
Step 2: Consider the nature of the reaction involving octane. Combustion reactions, such as the burning of octane, typically result in an increase in entropy (ΔS° > 0) because gases are produced from liquids and solids.
Step 3: Recognize that if ΔS° is positive, the term -TΔS° will be negative, which will make ΔG° more negative than ΔH° at higher temperatures.
Step 4: Analyze the implications: since combustion reactions are exothermic (ΔH° < 0) and increase entropy, the negative contribution of -TΔS° will make ΔG° more negative than ΔH°.
Step 5: Conclude that for the combustion of octane, ΔG° is expected to be more negative than ΔH° due to the positive entropy change and the exothermic nature of the reaction.

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Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG°)

Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG°) is a thermodynamic potential that measures the maximum reversible work obtainable from a thermodynamic system at constant temperature and pressure. It combines the system's enthalpy and entropy, providing insight into the spontaneity of a reaction. A negative ΔG° indicates a spontaneous process, while a positive value suggests non-spontaneity.
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Gibbs Free Energy of Reactions

Enthalpy (ΔH°)

Enthalpy (ΔH°) is a measure of the total heat content of a system, reflecting the energy required to create a system at constant pressure. It is crucial in determining the heat absorbed or released during a chemical reaction. A negative ΔH° indicates an exothermic reaction, while a positive ΔH° signifies an endothermic reaction, influencing the overall energy balance of the process.
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Enthalpy of Formation

Entropy (ΔS°)

Entropy (ΔS°) is a measure of the disorder or randomness in a system. It plays a vital role in determining the spontaneity of a reaction alongside enthalpy. An increase in entropy (positive ΔS°) generally favors spontaneity, while a decrease (negative ΔS°) can hinder it. The relationship between ΔG°, ΔH°, and ΔS° is described by the equation ΔG° = ΔH° - TΔS°, where T is the temperature in Kelvin.
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Entropy in Thermodynamics
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Classify each of the following reactions as one of the four possible types summarized in Table 19.3: (i) spontanous at all temperatures; (ii) not spontaneous at any temperature; (iii) spontaneous at low T but not spontaneous at high T; (iv) spontaneous at high T but not spontaneous at low T.

(a) N2(g) + 3 F2(g) → 2 NF3(g) ΔH° = -249 kJ; ΔS° = -278 J/K

(b) N2(g) + 3 Cl2(g) → 2 NCl3(g) ΔH° = 460 kJ; ΔS° = -275 J/K

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Use data in Appendix C to calculate ΔH°, ΔS°, and ΔG° at 25 °C for each of the following reactions.

a. 4 Cr(s) + 3 O2(g) → 2 Cr2O3(s)

b. BaCO3(s) → BaO(s) + CO2(g)

c. 2 P(s) + 10 HF(g) → 2 PF5(g) + 5 H2(g)

d. K(s) + O2(g) → KO2(s)

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Using data from Appendix C, calculate ΔG° for the following reactions. Indicate whether each reaction is spontaneous at 298 K under standard conditions.

(a) 2 SO2(g) + O2(g) → 2 SO3(g)

(b) NO2(g) + N2O(g) → 3 NO(g)

(c) 6 Cl2(g) + 2 Fe2O3(s) → 4 FeCl3(s) + 3 O2(g)

(d) SO2(g) + 2 H2(g) → S(s) + 2 H2O(g)

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Using data from Appendix C, calculate the change in Gibbs free energy for each of the following reactions. In each case, indicate whether the reaction is spontaneous at 298 K under standard conditions.

(a) 2 Ag(s) + Cl2(g) → 2 AgCl(s)

(b) P4O10(s) + 16 H2(g) → 4 PH3(g) + 10 H2O(g)

(c) CH4(g) + 4 F2(g) → CF4(g) + 4 HF(g)

(d) 2 H2O2(l) → 2 H2O(l) + O2(g)

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Sulfur dioxide reacts with strontium oxide as follows: SO2(g) + SrO(g) → SrSO3(s) (a) Without using thermochemical data, predict whether ΔG° for this reaction is more negative or less negative than ΔH°.

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