Exercise 4 | Chemical Thermodynamics
General Chemistry 3 - Exercise 4
Calculate ΔG0rxn for the following reaction at 25°C:
SBr4 (g) → S (g) + 2 Br2 (l)
Is the reaction spontaneous?
Data: ΔH0rxn = 115.0 kJ
ΔS0rxn = 125.0 J.K-1
ΔG0rxn = ΔH0rxn - T ΔS0rxn and 25°C = 298K
ΔG0rxn = 115.0 x 103 – 298 x 125.0
ΔG0rxn = 77.75 kJ
ΔG0rxn > 0: the reaction is not spontaneous.
Input of energy from an external source is necessary to form additional products.