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Ch.19 - Chemical Thermodynamics
Chapter 19, Problem 96c

Using the data in Appendix C and given the pressures listed, calculate Kp and ΔG for each of the following reactions: (c) N2H4(g) → N2(g) + 2 H2(g) PN2H4 = 0.5 atm, PN2 = 1.5 atm, PH2 = 2.5 atm

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Equilibrium Constant (Kp)

The equilibrium constant, Kp, is a dimensionless value that expresses the ratio of the partial pressures of the products to the reactants at equilibrium for a gas-phase reaction. It is calculated using the formula Kp = (P_products)^coefficients / (P_reactants)^coefficients. For the reaction N2H4(g) → N2(g) + 2 H2(g), Kp can be determined by substituting the given partial pressures into this equation.
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Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG)

Gibbs free energy, ΔG, is a thermodynamic potential that indicates the spontaneity of a reaction at constant temperature and pressure. It is related to the equilibrium constant by the equation ΔG = -RT ln(Kp), where R is the universal gas constant and T is the temperature in Kelvin. A negative ΔG indicates that the reaction is spontaneous in the forward direction.
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Partial Pressure

Partial pressure is the pressure exerted by a single component of a gas mixture. According to Dalton's Law, the total pressure of a gas mixture is the sum of the partial pressures of its individual gases. In the context of the given reaction, the partial pressures of N2H4, N2, and H2 are essential for calculating Kp and ΔG, as they directly influence the equilibrium state of the reaction.
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Textbook Question

(c) In general, under which condition is ΔG°f more positive (less negative) than ΔH°f ? (i) When the temperature is high, (ii) when the reaction is reversible, (iii) when ΔS°f is negative.

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Textbook Question

Consider the following three reactions: (i) Ti(s) + 2 Cl2(g) → TiCl4(1g) (a) For each of the reactions, use data in Appendix C to calculate ΔH°, ΔG°, K, and ΔS ° at 25 °C.

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Textbook Question

Consider the following three reactions: (i) Ti(s) + 2 Cl2(g) → TiCl4(1g) (ii) C2H6(g) + 7 Cl2(g) → 2 CCl4(g) + 6 HCl(g) (iii) BaO(s) + CO2(g) → BaCO3(s) (c) For each of the reactions, predict the manner in which the change in free energy varies with an increase in temperature.

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Textbook Question

(a) For each of the following reactions, predict the sign of ΔH° and ΔS° without doing any calculations. (i) 2 Mg(s) + O2 (g) ⇌ 2 MgO(s) (ii) 2 KI(s) ⇌ 2 K(g) + I2(g) (iii) Na2(g) ⇌ 2 Na(g) (iv) 2 V2O5(s) ⇌ 4 V(s) + 5 O2(g)

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Textbook Question

(b) Based on your general chemical knowledge, predict which of these reactions will have K>1. (i) 2 Mg(s) + O2 (g) ⇌ 2 MgO(s) (ii) 2 KI(s) ⇌ 2 K(g) + I2(g) (iii) Na2(g) ⇌ 2 Na(g) (iv) 2 V2O5(s) ⇌ 4 V(s) + 5 O2(g)

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Textbook Question

The oxidation of glucose (C6H12O6) in body tissue produces CO2 and H2O. In contrast, anaerobic decomposition, which occurs during fermentation, produces ethanol (C2H5OH) and CO2.

(a) Using data given in Appendix C, compare the equilibrium constants for the following reactions:

C6H12O6(s) + 6 O2(g) ⇌ 6 CO2(g) + 6 H2O(l)

C6H12O6(s) ⇌ 2 C2H5OH(l) + 2 CO2(g)

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