Chapter 18, Problem 103SCQ

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The standard free energy change for the given reactions should be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The Gibbs free energy or the free energy change is a thermodynamic quantity represented by ${\text{ΔG}}^{\text{o}}$. It can be calculated in a similar manner as entropy and enthalpy.  The expression for the free energy change is:

${\text{Δ}}_{\text{r}}{\text{G}}^{\text{°}}=\sum {\text{nΔ}}_{\text{f}}{\text{G}}^{\text{°}}\left(\text{products}\right)-\sum {\text{nΔ}}_{\text{f}}{\text{G}}^{\text{°}}\left(\text{reactants}\right)$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

For given reactions the ${\text{ΔG}}^{\text{o}}$ value for per mole of hydrogen produced should be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The Gibbs free energy or the free energy change is a thermodynamic quantity represented by ${\text{ΔG}}^{\text{o}}$. It can be calculated in a similar manner as entropy and enthalpy.  The expression for the free energy change is:

  ${\text{Δ}}_{\text{r}}{\text{G}}^{\text{°}}=\sum {\text{nΔ}}_{\text{f}}{\text{G}}^{\text{°}}\left(\text{products}\right)-\sum {\text{nΔ}}_{\text{f}}{\text{G}}^{\text{°}}\left(\text{reactants}\right)$

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the reactions the one that is better in production of hydrogen should be explained.

Concept introduction:

The Gibbs free energy or the free energy change is a thermodynamic quantity represented by ${\text{ΔG}}^{\text{o}}$. It can be calculated in a similar manner as entropy and enthalpy.  The expression for the free energy change is:

  ${\text{Δ}}_{\text{r}}{\text{G}}^{\text{°}}=\sum {\text{nΔ}}_{\text{f}}{\text{G}}^{\text{°}}\left(\text{products}\right)-\sum {\text{nΔ}}_{\text{f}}{\text{G}}^{\text{°}}\left(\text{reactants}\right)$