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he thermodynamic properties for a reaction are related by the equation that defines the standard free energy, G, in kJ/mol:

G=HTS

where H is the standard enthalpy change in kJ/mol and S is the standard entropy change in J/(molK). A good approximation of the free energy change at other temperatures, GT, can also be obtained by utilizing this equation and assuming enthalpy (H) and entropy (S) change little with temperature.

Part A

For the reaction of oxygen and nitrogen to form nitric oxide, consider the following thermodynamic data (Due to variations in thermodynamic values for different sources, be sure to use the given values in calculating your answer.):

Calculate the temperature in kelvins above which this reaction is spontaneous.

Express your answer to four significant figures and include the appropriate units.

The standard free energy change, G, and the equilibrium constant K for a reaction can be related by the following equation:

G=RTlnK

where T is the Kelvin temperature and R is equal to 8.314 J/(molK).

Part B

The thermodynamic values from part A will be useful as you work through part B:

Calculate the equilibrium constant for the following reaction at room temperature, 25 C:

N2(g)+O2(g)2NO(g)

Express your answer numerically to three significant figures.

Explanation / Answer

A)
Ho = 180.5 KJ/mol
So = 24.8 J/mol.K
= 0.0248 KJ/mol.K

use:
Go = Ho - T*So
for reaction to be spontaneous, Go should be negative
that is Go<0
since Go = Ho - T*So
so, Ho - T*So < 0
180.5- T *0.0248 < 0
T *0.0248 > 180.5
T > 7278 K
Answer: 7278 K

B)
Ho = 180.5 KJ/mol
So = 24.8 J/mol.K
= 0.0248 KJ/mol.K
T= 25.0 oC
= (25.0+273) K
= 298 K

use:
Go = Ho - T*So
Go = 180.5 - 298.0 * 0.0248
Go = 173.1096 KJ/mol

T = 298 K
G = 173.1096 KJ/mol
G = 173109.6 J/mol

use:
G = -R*T*ln Kc
173109.6 = - 8.314*298.0* ln(Kc)
ln Kc = -69.8707
Kc = 4.524*10^-31
Answer: 4.52*10^-31

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