
Interpretation:
For the given set of reactions in problem 20.52 the standard free energy ΔGo value have to be calculated using the ΔHof and So values.
Concept introduction:
Enthalpy is the amount energy absorbed or released in a process.
The enthalpy change in a system (ΔΗsys) can be calculated by the following equation.
ΔHrxn = ∑ΔH°produdcts-∑ΔH°reactants
Where,
ΔHor(reactants) is the standard enthalpy of the reactants
ΔHor(produdcts) is the standard enthalpy of the products
Entropy is the measure of randomness in the system. Standard entropy change in a reaction is the difference in entropy of the products and reactants. (ΔS°rxn) can be calculated by the following equation.
ΔS°rxn = ∑m S°Products- ∑n S°reactants
Where,
S°reactants is the standard entropy of the reactants
S°Products is the standard entropy of the products
Standard entropy change in a reaction and entropy change in the system are same.
Free energy is the term that is used to explain the total energy content in a thermodynamic system that can be converted into work. The free energy is represented by the letter G. All spontaneous process is associated with the decrease of free energy in the system. The equation given below helps us to calculate the change in free energy in a system.
ΔG = ΔΗ- TΔS
Where,
ΔG is the change in free energy of the system
ΔΗ is the change in enthalpy of the system
T is the absolute value of the temperature
ΔS is the change in entropy in the system
Free energy (Gibbs free energy) is the term that is used to explain the total energy content in a thermodynamic system that can be converted into work. The free energy is represented by the letter G. All spontaneous process is associated with the decrease of free energy in the system. The standard free energy change (ΔG°rxn) is the difference in free energy of the reactants and products in their standard state.
ΔG°rxn=∑mΔGf°(Products)-∑nΔGf°(Reactants)
Where,
nΔGf°(Reactants) is the standard entropy of the reactants
mΔGf°(products) is the standard free energy of the products

Answer to Problem 20.54P
Reaction-A the standard free energy value is ΔGorxn= 2.4 kJ_
Reaction-B the standard free energy value is ΔGorxn= -48.4 kJ_
Reaction-C the standard free energy value is ΔGorxn= 91.2 kJ_
Explanation of Solution
Reaction-A
Given
H2 (g)+ I2(g) → 2HI(g)
The number of particle also decreases, indicating a decrease in entropy.
So, given reaction ΔGof value is zero.
Standard enthalpy change is,
The enthalpy change for the reaction is calculated as follows,
ΔH°rxn = ∑m ΔH°f(Products)- ∑n ΔH°f(reactants)
ΔH°rxn = [(2 mol HI) ( ΔH°fof HI)] −[(1 mol H2)(ΔH°f of H2) + (1 mol I2)(ΔH°f of I2)] ΔH°rxn = [(2 mol HI)(25.9 kJ/mol )]− [(1 mol H2)(0 kJ/mol ) +(1 mol I2)(0 kJ/mol )] ΔH°rxn = -51.8 kJ
The enthalpy change is negative.
Hence, the enthalpy (ΔH°rxn) value is -51.8 kJ_
Entropy change ΔS°system
Standard entropy change equation is,
ΔS°rxn = ∑m S°Products- ∑n S°reactants
Where, (m) and (n) are the stoichiometric co-efficient.
ΔS°rxn = [(2 mol HI)(206.33 J/mol×K) ]− [(2 mol H2)(130.6 J/mol×K) + (1 mol I2)(116.14 J/mol×K) ] ΔS°rxn =165.92 J/K
Therefore, the (ΔS°rxn) of the reaction is 165.92 J/K_
Next calculate the Free enrgy change ΔGorxn
Standared Free energy change equation iss,
ΔGorxn = ΔΗorxn- TΔSorxn
Free energy change ΔGof
Calcualted enthalpy and entropy values are
ΔΗorxn=-51.8 kJ
ΔSorxn=165.92 J/K
These values are plugging above standard free energy equation,
ΔGorxn= 51.8 kJ - [(298 K)(165.92 J/K)(1 kJ/103J)]ΔGorxn= 2.3558 kJ
Therefore, the standard free energy value is ΔGorxn= 2.4 kJ_
Reaction-B
Given reaction is,
MnO2 (s)+ 2CO(g) → Mn(s) + 4CO2(g)
The number of particle also increases, indicating a increase in entropy.
Standard enthalpy change is,
The enthalpy change for the reaction is calculated as follows,
ΔH°rxn = ∑m ΔH°f(Products)- ∑n ΔH°f(reactants)
ΔΗorxn = [(1 mol Mn)(0 kJ/mol ) + (2 mol CO2)(−393.5 kJ/mol )]− [(1 mol MnO2)(−520.9 kJ/mol ) +(2 mol CO)(−110.5 kJ/mol )] ΔΗorxn = -45.1 kJ
The enthalpy change is negative.
Hence, the enthalpy (ΔH°rxn) value is -45.1 kJ_
Entropy change ΔS°system
Standard entropy change equation is,
ΔS°rxn = ∑m S°Products- ∑n S°reactants
Where, (m) and (n) are the stoichiometric co-efficient.
ΔSorxn = [(1 mol Mn)(31.8 J/mol⋅K ) + (2 mol CO2)(213.7 J/mol⋅K ) ]− [(1 mol MnO2)(53.1 J/mol⋅K ) +(2 mol CO)(197.5 J/mol⋅K )] ΔSorxn = 11.1 J/K
Therefore, the (ΔS°rxn) of the reaction is -91.28 J/K_
Next calculate the Free energy change ΔGorxn
Standared Free energy change equation iss,
ΔGorxn = ΔΗorxn- TΔSorxn
Free enrgy change ΔGof
Calcualted enthalpy and entropy values are
ΔΗorxn=-45.1 kJ
ΔSorxn=-91.28 J/K
These values are plugging above standard free energy equation,
ΔGorxn= −45.1 kJ - [(298 K)(−11.1 J/K)(1 kJ/103J)]ΔGorxn= −48.4078 kJ
Therefore, the standard free energy value is ΔGorxn= -48.4 kJ_
Reaction-C
Given reaction is,
NH4Cl (s) → NH3(g) + HCl(g)
Standard enthalpy change is,
The enthalpy change for the reaction is calculated as follows,
ΔH°rxn = ∑m ΔH°f(Products)- ∑n ΔH°f(reactants)
ΔΗorxn = [(1 mol NH3)(−45.9 kJ/mol ) + (1 mol HCl)(−92.3 kJ/mol ) ]− [(1 mol NH4Cl)(−314.4 kJ/mol ) ] ΔΗorxn = 176.2 kJ
The enthalpy change is positive.
Hence, the enthalpy (ΔH°rxn) value is 176.2 kJ_
Entropy change ΔS°system
Standard entropy change equation is,
ΔS°rxn = ∑m S°Products- ∑n S°reactants
Where, (m) and (n) are the stoichiometric co-efficient.
ΔSorxn = [(1 mol NH3 )(193 J/mol⋅K ) + (1 mol HCl)(186.79 J/mol⋅K )] − [(1 mol NH4Cl )(94.6 J/mol⋅K ) ] ΔSorxn = 285.19 J/K
Therefore, the (ΔS°rxn) of the reaction is 285.19 J/K_
Finally calculate the Free enrgy change ΔGorxn
Standared Free energy change equation iss,
ΔGorxn = ΔΗorxn- TΔSorxn
Free energy change ΔGof
Calcualted enthalpy and entropy values are
ΔΗorxn=176.2 kJ
ΔSorxn=285.19 J/K
These values are plugging above standard free energy equation,
ΔGorxn= 176.2 kJ - [(298 K)(285.19 J/K)(1 kJ/103J)]ΔGorxn= 91.213 kJ
Therefore, the standard free energy value is ΔGorxn= 91.2 kJ_
Want to see more full solutions like this?
Chapter 20 Solutions
Student Study Guide for Silberberg Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change
- When anisole is treated with excess bromine, the reaction gives a product which shows two singlets in 1H NMR. Draw the product.arrow_forward(ii) Draw a reasonable mechanism for the following reaction: CI NaOH heat OH (hint: SNAr Reaction) :arrow_forwardDraw the major product in each of the following reaction:arrow_forward
- Draw the mechanism for the following Friedel-Craft reaction. AlBr3 Brarrow_forward(a) Draw the structures of A and B in the following reaction. (i) NaNH2, NH3(1) A + B (ii) H3O+arrow_forwardFor the reaction 2 N2O5(g) → 4 NO2(g) + O2(g), the following mechanism has been proposed: N2O5 →> NO₂+ NO3_(K1) NO2 + NO3 → N2O5 (k-1) NO2 + NO3 → → NO2 + O2 + NO (K2) NO + N2O5- NO2 + NO2 + NO2 (K3) d[N₂O5] __2k‚k₂[N2O5] Indicate whether the following rate expression is acceptable: dt k₁₁+ k₂arrow_forward
- Consider the following decomposition reaction of N2O5(g): For the reaction 2 N2O5(g) → 4 NO2(g) + O2(g), the following mechanism has been proposed: N2O5 → NO2 + NO3 (K1) NO2 + NO3 → N2O5 (k-1) NO2 + NO3 → NO2 + O2 + NO (K2) NO + N2O5 → NO2 + NO2 + NO2 (K3) Indicate whether the following rate expression is acceptable: d[N2O5] = -k₁[N₂O₂] + K¸₁[NO₂][NO3] - K¸[NO₂]³ dtarrow_forwardIn a reaction of A + B to give C, another compound other than A, B or C may appear in the kinetic equation.arrow_forwardFor the reaction 2 N2O5(g) → 4 NO2(g) + O2(g), the following mechanism has been proposed: N2O5 →> NO₂+ NO3_(K1) NO2 + NO3 → N2O5 (k-1) NO2 + NO3 → → NO2 + O2 + NO (K2) NO + N2O5- NO2 + NO2 + NO2 (K3) d[N₂O5] __2k‚k₂[N2O5] Indicate whether the following rate expression is acceptable: dt k₁₁+ k₂arrow_forward
- Given the reaction R + Q → P, indicate the rate law with respect to R, with respect to P and with respect to P.arrow_forwardSteps and explanations. Also provide, if possible, ways to adress this kind of problems in general.arrow_forwardk₁ Given the reaction A B, indicate k-1 d[A] (A). the rate law with respect to A: (B). the rate law with respect to B: d[B] dt dtarrow_forward
- ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305957404Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCostePublisher:Cengage LearningChemistryChemistryISBN:9781259911156Author:Raymond Chang Dr., Jason Overby ProfessorPublisher:McGraw-Hill EducationPrinciples of Instrumental AnalysisChemistryISBN:9781305577213Author:Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Stanley R. CrouchPublisher:Cengage Learning
- Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9780078021558Author:Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.Publisher:McGraw-Hill EducationChemistry: Principles and ReactionsChemistryISBN:9781305079373Author:William L. Masterton, Cecile N. HurleyPublisher:Cengage LearningElementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind...ChemistryISBN:9781118431221Author:Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Lisa G. BullardPublisher:WILEY





