10. What is ∆G for the decomposition of CaCO3 at 298K and a partial pressure of CO2 of 4*10-4 bar? ∆Gf0 for CaCO3(s), CaO(s) and CO2(g) are -1129 kJ/mol, -604 kJ/mol and -394 kJ/mol, respectively. CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g) A. 0 B. -131 kJ/mol C. 112 kJ/mol D. 131 kJ/mol E. 150 kJ/mol   (Correct answer is C, I'm just looking for an explanation!).

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10. What is ∆G for the decomposition of CaCO3 at 298K and a partial pressure of CO2 of 4*10-4 bar? ∆Gf0 for CaCO3(s), CaO(s) and CO2(g) are -1129 kJ/mol, -604 kJ/mol and -394 kJ/mol, respectively.

CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g)

A. 0

B. -131 kJ/mol

C. 112 kJ/mol

D. 131 kJ/mol

E. 150 kJ/mol

 

(Correct answer is C, I'm just looking for an explanation!).

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