Chapter 16, Problem 16.92SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

$\Delta G$ for the reaction of $NO$ with $C{l}_2$ has to be calculated.  The direction in which the reaction is spontaneous has to be ascertained.

Concept Introduction:

$\Delta G$ refers to free energy change.   Free energy change of a reaction under nonstandard-state conditions is determined as,

$\Delta G=\Delta G°+\text{ RT ln Q}$

Where,

$\begin{array}{l}\Delta G=\text{ free energy of reaction u}ndernons\tan dard-stateconditions\\ \Delta G°=\text{ standard free energy}\\ R=\text{ Universal gas constant}\\ \text{T}=\text{ Temperature}\\ \text{Q}\text{= Reaction quotient}\end{array}$