(a)
Interpretation:
The stability of
Concept introduction:
Gibbs free energy is the useful work obtained from the system. It is the difference between the enthalpy and the product of entropy and absolute temperature. It is always negative. Therefore, more negative the gibbs free energy more stable the compound.
(b)
Interpretation:
The hydration reaction between
Concept introduction:
In hydration reaction, water molecules attack on a compound and it is an exothermic reaction. The molecule has standard activation energy to get hydrated. Lower the activation energy faster will be the hydration of that molecule.
(c)
Interpretation:
The free-energy-diagrams representing the hydration reaction of
Concept introduction:
Gibbs free energy is the useful work obtained from the system. The free energy diagram represents the gibbs free energy of reactants and products. The lower the gibbs free energy more stable the compound.
(d)
Interpretation:
The difference in the standard free energies of the transition states for the hydration reactions of
Concept introduction:
Gibbs free energy is the useful work obtained from the system. In hydration, the compound reacts with water to release energy. Hydration reaction has activation energy. Higher the activation energy, lower will be the
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