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Chemistry?

Graph given

Compound Δ𝐺∘f (kJ/mol)

A +387.7

B +550.2

C +402.0

Use the data given here to calculate the values of Δ𝐺∘rxn at 25 ∘ C for the reaction described by the equation

A+B↽−−⇀C

Δ𝐺∘rxn=

kJ

If Δ𝐻∘rxn and Δ𝑆∘rxn are both positive values, what drives the spontaneous reaction and in what direction at standard conditions?

The spontaneous reaction is

entropy-driven to the left.

enthalpy-driven to the left.

entropy-driven to the right.

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  • 5 days ago

    Δ𝐺∘rxn = Δ𝐺∘f (products) - Δ𝐺∘f (reactants)

    Δ𝐺∘rxn = (402) - (387.7+550.2) = -535.9 kJ/mol

    The spontaneous reaction is entropy-driven to the right.

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