Calculate the standard free-energy changes for the following reactions at 25°C and interpret the values obtained from the calculations. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper. a. CH4(g) + 2O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(l) b. 2MgO(s) → 2Mg(s) + O2(g) Substance ∆G°f (kJ/mol) CH4 -50.8 O2 0 CO2 -394.4 H2O -237.2 MgO -569.6 Mg 0

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Calculate the standard free-energy changes for the following reactions at 25°C and interpret the values obtained from the calculations. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.
a. CH4(g) + 2O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
b. 2MgO(s) → 2Mg(s) + O2(g)

Substance ∆G°(kJ/mol)
CH4 -50.8
O2 0
CO2 -394.4
H2O -237.2
MgO -569.6
Mg 0
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