Which one of the following is true?
If a reaction occurs slowly, it is nonspontaneous.
A nonspontaneous process is impossible (i.e. it can never happen).
A spontaneous reaction can be made to be spontaneous by using a catalyst.
All of these are false.
If a reaction occurs fast, it is spontaneous.
Which one of the following is true?
If a reaction occurs slowly, it is nonspontaneous.
A nonspontaneous process is impossible (i.e. it can never happen).
A spontaneous reaction can be made to be spontaneous by using a catalyst.
All of these are false.
If a reaction occurs fast, it is spontaneous.
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For each reaction, calculate ?H?rxn, ?S?rxn, and ?Grxn at 39?C.
Part A
N2O4(g)?2NO2(g)
Express your answer using three significant figures.
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?H?rxn = | kJ |
Part B
N2O4(g)?2NO2(g)
Express your answer using three significant figures.
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?S?rxn = | J/K |
Part C
N2O4(g)?2NO2(g)
Express your answer using two significant figures.
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?G?rxn = | kJ |
Part D
State whether or not the reaction in part A is spontaneous. If the reaction is not spontaneous, would a change in temperature make it spontaneous? If so, should the temperature be raised or lowered from 39?C?
Express your answer using three significant figures.
Express your answer using three significant figures.
The reaction is spontaneous. | |
The reaction can be made spontaneous by raising the temperature. | |
The reaction can be made spontaneous by lowering the temperature. | |
The reaction can not be spontaneous at any temperature. |
Part E
NH4Cl(s)?HCl(g)+NH3(g)
Express your answer using three significant figures.
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?H?rxn = | kJ |
Part F
NH4Cl(s)?HCl(g)+NH3(g)
Express your answer using three significant figures.
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?S?rxn = | J/K |
Part G
NH4Cl(s)?HCl(g)+NH3(g)
Express your answer using three significant figures.
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?G?rxn = | kJ |
Part H
State whether or not the reaction in part B is spontaneous. If the reaction is not spontaneous, would a change in temperature make it spontaneous? If so, should the temperature be raised or lowered from 39?C?
State whether or not the reaction in part B is spontaneous. If the reaction is not spontaneous, would a change in temperature make it spontaneous? If so, should the temperature be raised or lowered from 39?
The reaction is spontaneous. | |
The reaction can be made spontaneous by raising the temperature. | |
The reaction can be made spontaneous by lowering the temperature. | |
The reaction can not be spontaneous at any temperature. |
Part I
3H2(g)+Fe2O3(s)?2Fe(s)+3H2O(g)
Express your answer using three significant figures.
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?H?rxn = | kJ |
Part J
3H2(g)+Fe2O3(s)?2Fe(s)+3H2O(g)
Express your answer using three significant figures.
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?S?rxn = | J/K |
Part K
3H2(g)+Fe2O3(s)?2Fe(s)+3H2O(g)
Express your answer using three significant figures.
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?G?rxn = | kJ |
Part L
State whether or not the reaction in part C is spontaneous. If the reaction is not spontaneous, would a change in temperature make it spontaneous? If so, should the temperature be raised or lowered from 39?C?
State whether or not the reaction in part C is spontaneous. If the reaction is not spontaneous, would a change in temperature make it spontaneous? If so, should the temperature be raised or lowered from 39?
The reaction is spontaneous. | |
The reaction can be made spontaneous by raising the temperature. | |
The reaction can be made spontaneous by lowering the temperature. | |
The reaction can not be spontaneous at any temperature. |
Part M
N2(g)+3H2(g)?2NH3(g)
Express your answer using three significant figures.
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?H?rxn = | kJ |
Part N
N2(g)+3H2(g)?2NH3(g)
Express your answer using three significant figures.
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?S?rxn = | J/K |
Part O
N2(g)+3H2(g)?2NH3(g)
Express your answer using three significant figures.
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?G?rxn = | kJ |
Part P
State whether or not the reaction in part D is spontaneous. If the reaction is not spontaneous, would a change in temperature make it spontaneous? If so, should the temperature be raised or lowered from 39?C?
State whether or not the reaction in part D is spontaneous. If the reaction is not spontaneous, would a change in temperature make it spontaneous? If so, should the temperature be raised or lowered from 39?
The reaction is spontaneous. | |
The reaction can be made spontaneous by raising the temperature. | |
The reaction can be made spontaneous by lowering the temperature. | |
The reaction can not be spontaneous at any temperature. |