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Chapter 16, Problem 52QRT
The reaction of magnesium with water can be used as a means for heating food.
Mg(s) + 2 H2O(ℓ)→Mg(OH)2(s) + H2(g)
Determine whether this reaction is product-favored at 25 °C.
- a) Calculate ΔrSuniverse See Appendix J for the needed data.
- b) Verify your result by calculating ΔrG° for the reaction.
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