Chapter 17, Problem 17.2MP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The temperature at which the change in entropy of the reaction is equal to that in the surrounding for the given enthalpy change and entropy change of the reaction is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The entropy change of the surrounding is given by the formula,

$\text{Entropy}\text{change}\text{of}\text{surrounding}=\frac{\text{Enthalpy}\text{change}\text{of}\text{reaction}}{\text{Absolute}\text{temperature}}$

To determine: The temperature at which the change in entropy of the reaction is equal to that in the surrounding.