1.A common of a redox reaction in soil science is the oxidation of ferrous to ferric iron by the reduction of oxygen in the presence of water. O₂ + 4Fe²+ + 4H+ = 4Fe³+ + 2H₂O Prove that this reaction is spontaneous. What is the value of AG"?

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1. A common of a redox reaction in soil science is the oxidation of ferrous to ferric iron by the
reduction of oxygen in the presence of water.
O₂ + 4Fe²+ + 4H+ = 4Fe³+ + 2H₂O
Prove that this reaction is spontaneous. What is the value of AGº?
Transcribed Image Text:1. A common of a redox reaction in soil science is the oxidation of ferrous to ferric iron by the reduction of oxygen in the presence of water. O₂ + 4Fe²+ + 4H+ = 4Fe³+ + 2H₂O Prove that this reaction is spontaneous. What is the value of AGº?
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