Chapter 15, Problem 17RE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the equation $\Delta G^{°\text{'}}=-\text{R}T\ln K^{\text{'}}{}_{\text{eq}}$ is used to calculate the value of $\Delta G^{°\text{'}}$ using the given information is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The equation for standard free energy is $\Delta G^{°\text{'}}=-\text{R}T\ln K^{\text{'}}{}_{\text{eq}}$ where, $\Delta G^{°\text{'}}$ is the free energy change; $\text{R}$ is the universal gas constant; and $K_{\text{eq}}$ is the equilibrium constant. The equation is used to find out whether the reaction proceeds in the forward direction or the backward direction.