Gibbs free energy (G�) is a measure of the spontaneity of a chemical reaction. It is the chemical potential for a reaction, and is minimized at equilibrium. It is defined as G=H−TS�=�−�� where H� is enthalpy, T� is temperature, and S� is entropy. The chemical reaction that causes magnesium to corrode in air is given by 2Mg+O2→2MgO2Mg+O2→2MgO in which at 298 K, ΔH∘rxn = −1204 kJΔ�rxn∘ = −1204 kJ and ΔS∘rxn = −217.1 J/KΔ�rxn∘ = −217.1 J/K.     Part A Part complete What is the standard Gibbs free energy for this reaction? Assume the commonly used standard reference temperature of 298 K.

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Gibbs free energy (G�) is a measure of the spontaneity of a chemical reaction. It is the chemical potential for a reaction, and is minimized at equilibrium. It is defined as

G=H−TS�=�−��

where H� is enthalpy, T� is temperature, and S� is entropy.

The chemical reaction that causes magnesium to corrode in air is given by

2Mg+O2→2MgO2Mg+O2→2MgO

in which at 298 K, ΔH∘rxn = −1204 kJΔ�rxn∘ = −1204 kJ and ΔS∘rxn = −217.1 J/KΔ�rxn∘ = −217.1 J/K.    

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What is the standard Gibbs free energy for this reaction? Assume the commonly used standard reference temperature of 298 K.    

Part B

What is the Gibbs free energy for this reaction at 5958 KK ? Assume that ΔHΔ� and ΔSΔ� do not change with temperature.
Express your answer to two decimal places and include the appropriate units.    

Part C

At what temperature Teq�eq do the forward and reverse corrosion reactions occur in equilibrium?
Express your answer as an integer and include the appropriate units.
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