A2(g) + 3B2(g) -> 2AB3(g) where the ΔGorxn is -140 kJ and equilibrium constant at standard conditions is 3.5x1024. a) If we place 0.100 atm of AB3, 0.050 atm of B2, and 0.500 atm of A2 in a container at 25oC, which direction will the reaction go (if any) to reach equilibrium? b) What is the value of ΔGrxn assuming the temperature is maintained at 25oC?

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A2(g) + 3B2(g) -> 2AB3(g) where the ΔGorxn is -140 kJ and equilibrium constant at standard conditions is 3.5x1024.

a) If we place 0.100 atm of AB3, 0.050 atm of B2, and 0.500 atm of A2 in a container at 25oC, which direction will the reaction go (if any) to reach equilibrium?

b) What is the value of ΔGrxn assuming the temperature is maintained at 25oC?

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