ChemistryNEB 2076 (old course)

Calculate entropy change ( S ) and free energy change ( G ) for the conversion of ice into water at equilibrium when enthalpy change ( H ) is 9\ KJ/mol .

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Answer

At equilibrium, the Gibbs free energy change () for any process is zero. This is because the system is in a state of equilibrium where the forward and reverse processes occur at equal rates, leading to no net change in free energy.

Given:

  • Enthalpy change () =
  • Temperature () = (melting point of ice)

For the conversion of ice to water at equilibrium:

Rearranging to solve for entropy change ():

Substitute the given values:

Thus, the entropy change () is 33 J/(mol·K) and the free energy change () is 0 kJ/mol.

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