Chapter 17, Problem 14E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Gibb’s free energy for the given values of the entropy change of the system, enthalpy change and absolute temperature is to be calculated and the spontaneity of the reaction is to be identified.

Concept introduction: The Gibb’s free energy, $\Delta G$ , of the reaction is calculated as,

$\Delta G=\text{Enthalpy}\text{change}-\text{Absolute}\text{temperature}\times \text{Entropy}\text{change}$

The reaction is spontaneous for the negative value of Gibb’s free energy.

To determine: The Gibb’s free energy and the spontaneity of the reaction.