The decomposition of crystalline N,O, N,0,(s) → 2NO,(g) + 0,(g) is an example of a reaction that is thermodynamically favored, even though it absorbs heat. At 25 °C we have the following values for the standard state enthalpy and free energy changes of the reaction: AH° = +109.6 kJ/mol AG° = -30.5 kJ/mol (a) Calculate AS° at 25 °C. (b) Why is the entropy change so favorable for this reaction?

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The decomposition of crystalline N,O,
N,0,(s) → 2NO,(g) +
0,(g)
is an example of a reaction that is thermodynamically favored, even though
it absorbs heat. At 25 °C we have the following values for the standard state
enthalpy and free energy changes of the reaction:
AH° = +109.6 kJ/mol
AG° = -30.5 kJ/mol
(a) Calculate AS° at 25 °C.
(b) Why is the entropy change so favorable for this reaction?
Transcribed Image Text:The decomposition of crystalline N,O, N,0,(s) → 2NO,(g) + 0,(g) is an example of a reaction that is thermodynamically favored, even though it absorbs heat. At 25 °C we have the following values for the standard state enthalpy and free energy changes of the reaction: AH° = +109.6 kJ/mol AG° = -30.5 kJ/mol (a) Calculate AS° at 25 °C. (b) Why is the entropy change so favorable for this reaction?
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