The values of delta Horxn and delta Sorxn for the reaction 2 NO(g) + O2(g) --> 2NO2(g) are -12kJ and -146J/K, respectively. a) Use these values to calculate delta Gorxn at 298K. b) Explain why the value of delta Gorxn is negative.
The values of delta Horxn and delta Sorxn for the reaction 2 NO(g) + O2(g) --> 2NO2(g) are -12kJ and -146J/K, respectively. a) Use these values to calculate delta Gorxn at 298K. b) Explain why the value of delta Gorxn is negative.
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The values of delta Horxn and delta Sorxn for the reaction
2 NO(g) + O2(g) --> 2NO2(g) are -12kJ and -146J/K, respectively.
a) Use these values to calculate delta Gorxn at 298K.
b) Explain why the value of delta Gorxn is negative.
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