The combustion of methane is given by the equation (Note: It is not balanced therefore you have to balance first!). CH4 (g) + O2 (g)  CO2 (g) + H2O (g) Given the standard Gibbs free energy of formation (kJ/mol), calculate for the Go of the reaction (kJ/mol). CH4 (-51) O2 (0) CO2 (-394) H2O (-237)   -580 817 -817 580

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The combustion of methane is given by the equation (Note: It is not balanced therefore you have to balance first!).

CH4 (g) + O2 (g)  CO2 (g) + H2O (g)

Given the standard Gibbs free energy of formation (kJ/mol), calculate for the Go of the reaction (kJ/mol).

CH4 (-51)

O2 (0)

CO2 (-394)

H2O (-237)

 

-580
817
-817
580

 

 
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