19. Chemical Thermodynamics
Gibbs Free Energy
2PRACTICE PROBLEM
The following figures illustrate the initial state and equilibrium state of the reaction X2(g) ⇌ 2 X(g).
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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?