Exam 18: Thermodynamics: Spontaneous and Nonspontaneous Reactions and Processes

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The values of Δ\Deltarxn and Δ\Deltarxn are shown for the following equilibrium reaction. What makes the equilibrium constant larger at low temperature? 2NO2(g) \leftrightarrows N2O4(g) Δ\Delta H °\degree = -58.02 kJ/mol, Δ\Delta S°=-176.5 J/mol .K

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The equilibrium vapor pressure for benzene is 94.4 mm Hg. When liquid benzene is in equilibrium with its vapor, we must have ________

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Determine the normal melting point of benzoic acid in degrees centigrade given the following data: Δ\Delta H \circ fus = 18.02 kJ/mol Δ\Delta S \circ fus = 45.56 J/mol . K

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Dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) decomposes to nitrogen dioxide (NO2). If Δ\Delta H° = 58.02 kJ/mol and Δ\Delta S° = 176.1 J/mol · K, at what temperature are reactants and products in their standard states at equilibrium?

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Which of the following must be true for a reaction to proceed to form products?

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The heat of fusion for water is 333.6 J/g. What is the entropy change for the universe when 1.00 L of water at 0°C freezes at +5°C? Comment on the sign.

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The symbol Δ\Delta G \circ ff (CH4, g) refers to which of the following reactions?

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The standard free energy of formation, ΔGf0\Delta G _ { f } ^ { 0 } , of atomic oxygen is 230.1 kJ/mol. Determine the equilibrium constant for the following reaction at standard thermodynamic conditions. O2(g) \leftrightarrows 2O(g)

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Draw a graph of entropy versus temperature for a typical substance. Be sure to clearly label phases and phase transitions on the graph.

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A sketch of the free energy versus Q for a hypothetical chemical equilibrium is shown here. The stress to the equilibrium by adding more reactants is shown by which arrow? A sketch of the free energy versus Q for a hypothetical chemical equilibrium is shown here. The stress to the equilibrium by adding more reactants is shown by which arrow?

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Indicate which one of the following reactions results in a positive Δ\Delta Ssys.

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In a spontaneous process, the entropy of the universe ________

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Which of the following statements about equilibrium are true? I. Δ\Delta Gsys = 0 II. Δ\Delta Ssys = 0 III. Δ\Delta Suniverse = 0

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The standard entropy of nitrogen gas in air is 192 J/(mol . K). Estimate how many states are accessible to a nitrogen molecule in air.

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If 3.500 g of Ni are reacted with excess oxygen to form nickel oxide (NiO) under standard state conditions, what is the entropy change for the reaction? 2Ni(s) + O2 \leftrightarrow 2NiO(s) Substance (/\cdot) 182.1 205.0 37.99

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A perturbation or stress to a chemical reaction at equilibrium ________

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Which statement characterizes the following table? Temperature Dependence of Reaction Spontaneity \DeltaS<0 \DeltaS>0 \DeltaH<0 Spontaneous only at a sufficiently high temperature. Always spontaneous at any temperature. \DeltaH>0 Never spontaneous at any temperature. Spontaneous only at a sufficiently low temperature.

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Alcohols for use as biofuels can be produced from glucose that is obtained from starch and cellulose in plants. Use the information in the table below to determine the temperature range, if any, at which this reaction is spontaneous. C6H12O6(s) \longrightarrow 2CH3CH2OH(l) + 2CO2(g) Compound \Delta [/(\cdot)] Glucose (s) (/) 212 Ethanol (l) -1,274 161 Carbon dioxide (g) -278 214

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The entropy of vaporization of water is 109.0 J/mol · K. What is the enthalpy of vaporization of water at its normal boiling point?

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What types of motion does a molecule of chlorine have?

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