Chapter 17, Problem 17.88AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Whether the given process is endothermic or exothermic and the reaction is spontaneous under standard conditions is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Exothermic reaction is defined as the reaction that produces a net flow of heat energy from a system to its surroundings and the reaction that absorb heat from their surroundings are known as endothermic reactions.

To determine: If the given process is endothermic or exothermic.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If the given reaction spontaneous under standard conditions.