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K (s) + ½Cl, (g) → KCI (s)
AH° = – 437 kJ/molvn
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14. It is observed that the reaction producing KCl from its elements goes essentially to completion upon
mixing at room temperature. Which of the following is a true statement about the thermodynamic
favorability of the reaction above?
A) The reaction is favorable and driven by an enthalpy change only.
B) The reaction is unfavorable and driven by an entropy change only.
C) The reaction is favorable and driven by both enthalpy and entropy changes.
D) The reaction is unfavorable due to both enthalpy and entropy changes.
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Transcribed Image Text:K (s) + ½Cl, (g) → KCI (s) AH° = – 437 kJ/molvn rxn 14. It is observed that the reaction producing KCl from its elements goes essentially to completion upon mixing at room temperature. Which of the following is a true statement about the thermodynamic favorability of the reaction above? A) The reaction is favorable and driven by an enthalpy change only. B) The reaction is unfavorable and driven by an entropy change only. C) The reaction is favorable and driven by both enthalpy and entropy changes. D) The reaction is unfavorable due to both enthalpy and entropy changes. Justify:
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