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Chapter 14, Problem 2E
Why are reaction rates important (both practically and theoretically)?
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4. Calculate AG for the following reaction at 25°C. Will the reaction occur (be spontaneous)? How do you
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NH3(g) + HCl(g) → NH4Cl(s)
AH=-176.0 kJ
AS-284.8 J-K-1
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The equilibrium constant for this reaction is 0.20.
N2O4(g) ⇔ 2NO2(g)
Based on the above, the equilibrium constant for the following reaction is 5.
4NO2(g) ⇔ 2N2O4(g)
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The equilibrium constant for this reaction is 0.20.
N2O4(g) ⇔ 2NO2(g)
Based on the above, the equilibrium constant for the following reaction is 0.4.
2N2O4(g) ⇔ 4NO2(g)
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Solutions Manual For Chemistry: Structure And Properties
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