Using
(a) − 35.6 kJ/mol
(b) − 1166.2 kJ/mol
(c) + 35.6 kJ/mol
(d) + 1166.2 kJ/mol
(e) + 27.0 kJ/mol
Interpretation:
The standard free energy change
Concept introduction:
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
Where
Answer to Problem 14.1KSP
The standard free energy change
Hence, option (e) is found to be correct option.
Explanation of Solution
Given,
To find the
Hence, option (e) is found to be the correct option.
The standard free energy change
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