Chapter 17, Problem 86E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: For the reaction:

$BaC{O}_3\left(s\right)\rightleftharpoons BaO\left(s\right)+C{O}_2\left(g\right)$

$\Delta G_{\text{rxn}}^{\text{o}}$ for the above reaction is to be calculated to show that the reaction is not spontaneous under standard conditions.

The maximum partial pressure of CO₂ when the reaction reaches equilibriumis to be calculated.

It is to be determined whether the reaction can be made more spontaneous by an increase or decrease in temperature. If the reaction is spontaneous, the temperature at which the partial pressure of carbon dioxide 1.0 atm is to be calculated.