Entropy and Free Energy
Entropy and Free Energy
Entropy and Free Energy
CHEMISTRY 4 (SNP20304)
TUTORIAL 2 ENTROPY AND FREE ENERGY
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Use the following data to calculate the entropy change when one mole of
ammonia is formed from its elements:
S (JK-1mol-1): N2(g) = 191.6, H2(g) = 130.6, NH3(g) = 192.3
Given that the enthalpy of formation of ammonia is -46 kJmol -1, determine
the range of temperatures for which this reaction is feasible.
Why is the reaction often carried out at temperatures lower than this?
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Calculate the enthalpy of solution of silver chloride given the
following data:
Lattice enthalpy of silver chloride: -905
Enthalpy of hydration of Ag+: -464
+51.1 kJ mol1
H =
The standard entropies, at 298 K, for the reactants and products are:
S[Ba(OH)2(s)]
= + 99.7 J mol1K1
= + 192.3 J mol1K1
S[H2O(l)]
= + 69.9 J mol1K1
(a) Why is the standard entropy of ammonia more positive than the
standard entropy of barium chloride?
(b) Use the values given to calculate the standard entropy change,
Ssystem, for this reaction. Include the sign and units in your answer.
(c) Calculate Ssurroundings, at 298K for this reaction.
(d) Use your answer to (b) and (c) to show that this reaction is feasible at
298K.
(e) Calculate the minimum temperature, in Kelvin, at which the reaction is
spontaneous.
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H = +71.0 kJ mol1
(e) What does the result of your calculation in (d) indicate about the
natural direction of this reaction at 298 K? Justify your answer.
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H = 129 kJ mol1
S / J mol-1 K-1
197.6
130.6
239.7
(a) Suggest why methanol has the highest entropy value of the three
substances.
(b) Calculate the entropy change of the system, S system, for this
reaction.
(c) Is the sign of Ssystem as expected? Give a reason for your answer.
(d) Calculate the entropy change of the surroundings S surroundings, at
298 K.
(e) Show, by calculation, whether it is possible for this reaction to occur
spontaneously at 298 K.
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enzyme in yeast.
C6H12O6(aq) 2C2H5OH(aq) + 2CO2(g)
The reaction is slow at room temperature.
(a) Describe, with the aid of a diagram, an experiment you could do to
follow the progress of this reaction at different temperatures.
(b) Would you expect Ssystem to be positive or negative for this
reaction? Justify your answer with TWO pieces of evidence.
(c) Deduce the sign Ssurroundings. Show your reasoning.