19. Chemical Thermodynamics
Gibbs Free Energy
46PRACTICE PROBLEM
Calculate the free energy change for this reaction at 48°C. Is the reaction spontaneous? (Assume that all reactants and products are in their standard states.)
2 Ca(s) + O2(g) → 2 CaO(s)
ΔH°rxn = -1269.8 kJ; ΔS°rxn = -364.6 J/K
Calculate the free energy change for this reaction at 48°C. Is the reaction spontaneous? (Assume that all reactants and products are in their standard states.)
2 Ca(s) + O2(g) → 2 CaO(s)
ΔH°rxn = -1269.8 kJ; ΔS°rxn = -364.6 J/K