Chapter 16

Chemistry An Atoms First Approach · 79 exercises

Problem 1

For the process \(\mathrm{A}(l) \longrightarrow \mathrm{A}(g),\) which direction is favored by changes in energy probability? Positional probability? Explain your answers. If you wanted to favor the process as written, would you raise or lower the temperature of the system? Explain.

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Problem 2

For a liquid, which would you expect to be larger, \(\Delta S_{\text {fusion or }}\) \(\Delta S_{\text {evaporation }} ?\) Why?

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Problem 3

Gas \(\mathrm{A}_{2}\) reacts with gas \(\mathrm{B}_{2}\) to form gas \(\mathrm{AB}\) at a constant temperature. The bond energy of AB is much greater than that of either reactant. What can be said about the sign of \(\Delta H ? \Delta S_{\text {surr }}\) ? \(\Delta S ?\) Explain how potential energy changes for this process. Explain how random kinetic energy changes during the process.

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Problem 4

What types of experiments can be carried out to determine whether a reaction is spontaneous? Does spontaneity have any relationship to the final equilibrium position of a reaction? Explain.

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Problem 6

You remember that \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) is related to \(R T \ln (K)\) but cannot remember if it's \(R T \ln (K)\) or \(-R T \ln (K) .\) Realizing what \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) and \(K\) mean, how can you figure out the correct sign?

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Problem 7

Predict the sign of \(\Delta S\) for each of the following and explain. a. the evaporation of alcohol b. the freezing of water c. compressing an ideal gas at constant temperature d. dissolving NaCl in water

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Problem 8

Is \(\Delta S_{\text {surr favorable or unfavorable for exothermic reactions? }}\) Endothermic reactions? Explain.

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Problem 9

At 1 atm, liquid water is heated above \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). For this process, which of the following choices (i-iv) is correct for \(\Delta S_{\text {surr }}\) ? \(\Delta S ?\) \(\Delta S_{\text {univ }}\) ? Explain each answer. i. greater than zero ii. less than zero iii. equal to zero iv. cannot be determined

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Problem 12

When the environment is contaminated by a toxic or potentially toxic substance (for example, from a chemical spill or the use of insecticides), the substance tends to disperse. How is this consistent with the second law of thermodynamics? In terms of the second law, which requires the least work: cleaning the environment after it has been contaminated or trying to prevent the contamination before it occurs? Explain.

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Problem 14

Human DNA contains almost twice as much information as is needed to code for all the substances produced in the body. Likewise, the digital data sent from Voyager II contained one redundant bit out of every two bits of information. The Hubble space telescope transmits three redundant bits for every bit of information. How is entropy related to the transmission of information? What do you think is accomplished by having so many redundant bits of information in both DNA and the space probes?

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Problem 15

A mixture of hydrogen gas and chlorine gas remains unreacted until it is exposed to ultraviolet light from a burning magnesium strip. Then the following reaction occurs very rapidly: \mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{HCl}(g) Explain.

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Problem 19

The third law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of a perfect crystal at \(0 \mathrm{K}\) is zero. In Appendix \(4, \mathrm{F}^{-}(a q), \mathrm{OH}^{-}(a q)\) and \(\mathrm{S}^{2-}(a q)\) all have negative standard entropy values. How can \(S^{\circ}\) values be less than zero?

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Problem 21

List three different ways to calculate the standard free energy change, \(\Delta G^{\circ},\) for a reaction at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} .\) How is \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) estimated at temperatures other than \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} ?\) What assumptions are made?

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Problem 22

What information can be determined from \(\Delta G\) for a reaction? Does one get the same information from \(\Delta G^{\circ},\) the standard free energy change? \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) allows determination of the equilibrium constant \(K\) for a reaction. How? How can one estimate the value of \(K\) at temperatures other than \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) for a reaction? How can one estimate the temperature where \(K=1\) for a reaction? Do all reactions have a specific temperature where \(K=1 ?\)

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Problem 23

Monochloroethane \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}\right)\) can be produced by the direct reaction of ethane gas \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\right)\) with chlorine gas or by the reaction of ethylene gas \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}\right)\) with hydrogen chloride gas. The second reaction gives almost a \(100 \%\) yield of pure \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}\) at a rapid rate without catalysis. The first method requires light as an energy source or the reaction would not occur. Yet \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for the first reaction is considerably more negative than \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for the second reaction. Explain how this can be so.

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Problem 24

At \(1500 \mathrm{K},\) the process $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{I}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathbf{I}(g)\\\ &10 \mathrm{atm} \quad 10 \mathrm{atm} \end{aligned}$$ is not spontaneous. However, the process $$\begin{aligned} &\mathbf{I}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathbf{I}(g)\\\ &0.10 \mathrm{atm} \quad 0.10 \mathrm{atm} \end{aligned}$$ is spontaneous at \(1500 \mathrm{K}\). Explain.

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Problem 25

Which of the following processes are spontaneous? a. Salt dissolves in \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\). b. A clear solution becomes a uniform color after a few drops of dye are added. c. Iron rusts. d. You clean your bedroom.

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Problem 31

Choose the substance with the larger positional probability in each case. a. 1 mole of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) (at \(\mathrm{STP}\) ) or 1 mole of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) (at \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 0.5\) atm) b. 1 mole of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) (at \(\mathrm{STP}\) ) or 1 mole of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) (at \(100 \mathrm{K}, 2.0\) atm) c. 1 mole of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(s)\) (at \(0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) ) or 1 mole of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)\) (at \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) )

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Problem 32

Which of the following involve an increase in the entropy of the system? a. melting of a solid b. sublimation c. freezing d. mixing e. separation f. boiling

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Problem 33

Predict the sign of \(\Delta S_{\text {surr }}\) for the following processes. a. \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) b. \(\mathrm{I}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{I}_{2}(s)\)

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Problem 34

Calculate \(\Delta S_{\text {sur }}\) for the following reactions at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and 1 atm. $$\text { a. } \mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{8}(g)+5 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 3 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)$$$$\begin{aligned} &\Delta H^{\circ}=-2221 \mathrm{kJ}\\\ &\text { b. } 2 \mathrm{NO}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NO}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \quad \Delta H^{\circ}=112 \mathrm{kJ} \end{aligned}$$

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Problem 35

Given the values of \(\Delta H\) and \(\Delta S,\) which of the following changes will be spontaneous at constant \(T\) and \(P ?\) a. \(\Delta H=+25 \mathrm{kJ}, \Delta S=+5.0 \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{K}, T=300 . \mathrm{K}\) b. \(\Delta H=+25 \mathrm{kJ}, \Delta S=+100 . \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{K}, T=300 . \mathrm{K}\) c. \(\Delta H=-10 . \mathrm{kJ}, \Delta S=+5.0 \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{K}, T=298 \mathrm{K}\) d. \(\Delta H=-10 . \mathrm{kJ}, \Delta S=-40 . \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{K}, T=200 . \mathrm{K}\)

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Problem 36

At what temperatures will the following processes be spontaneous? a. \(\Delta H=-18 \mathrm{kJ}\) and \(\Delta S=-60 . \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{K}\) b. \(\Delta H=+18 \mathrm{kJ}\) and \(\Delta S=+60 . \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{K}\) c. \(\Delta H=+18 \mathrm{kJ}\) and \(\Delta S=-60 . \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{K}\) d. \(\Delta H=-18 \mathrm{kJ}\) and \(\Delta S=+60 . \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{K}\)

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Problem 37

Ethanethiol \((\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{SH} ;\) also called ethyl mercaptan) is commonly added to natural gas to provide the "rotten egg" smell of a gas leak. The boiling point of ethanethiol is \(35^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and its heat of vaporization is \(27.5 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol} .\) What is the entropy of vaporization for this substance?

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Problem 38

For mercury, the enthalpy of vaporization is \(58.51 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}\) and the entropy of vaporization is \(92.92 \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{K} \cdot\) mol. What is the normal boiling point of mercury?

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Problem 39

For ammonia ( \(\mathrm{NH}$$_3\)), the enthalpy of fusion is \(5.65 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}\) and the entropy of fusion is \(28.9 \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{K} \cdot\) mol. a. Will \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}(s)\) spontaneously melt at \(200 . \mathrm{K} ?\) b. What is the approximate melting point of ammonia?

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Problem 40

The enthalpy of vaporization of ethanol is \(38.7 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}\) at its boiling point \(\left(78^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right) .\) Determine \(\Delta S_{\mathrm{sys}}, \Delta S_{\text {surr }}\) and \(\Delta S_{\text {univ }}\) when 1.00 mole of ethanol is vaporized at \(78^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and 1.00 atm.

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Problem 42

Predict the sign of \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) for each of the following changes. a. \(\mathrm{K}(s)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{Br}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{KBr}(s)\) b. \(\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)\) c. \(\mathrm{KBr}(s) \longrightarrow \mathrm{K}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{Br}^{-}(a q)\) d. \(\mathrm{KBr}(s) \longrightarrow \mathrm{KBr}(l)\)

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Problem 43

For each of the following pairs of substances, which substance has the greater value of \(S^{\circ} ?\) a. \(\mathrm{C}_{\text {graphite }}(s)\) or \(\mathrm{C}_{\text {diamond }}(s)\) b. \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}(l)\) or \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}(g)\) c. \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}(s)\) or \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)\)

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Problem 45

Predict the sign of \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) and then calculate \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) for each of the following reactions. a. \(2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S}(g)+\mathrm{SO}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 3 \mathrm{S}_{\text {rhombic }}(s)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) b. \(2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\) c. \(\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}(s)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Fe}(s)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\)

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Problem 46

Predict the sign of \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) and then calculate \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) for each of the following reactions. a. \(\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)\) b. \(2 \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}(g)+3 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) c. \(\mathrm{HCl}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{Cl}^{-}(a q)\)

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Problem 49

It is quite common for a solid to change from one structure to another at a temperature below its melting point. For example, sulfur undergoes a phase change from the rhombic crystal structure to the monoclinic crystal form at temperatures above \(95^{\circ} \mathrm{C}.\) a. Predict the signs of \(\Delta H\) and \(\Delta S\) for the process \(S_{\text {rhombic }}(s) \longrightarrow S_{\text {monoclinic }}(s).\) b. Which form of sulfur has the more ordered crystalline structure (has the smaller positional probability)?

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Problem 51

Consider the reaction $$2 \mathrm{O}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)$$ a. Predict the signs of \(\Delta H\) and \(\Delta S .\) b. Would the reaction be more spontaneous at high or low temperatures?

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Problem 53

From data in Appendix \(4,\) calculate \(\Delta H^{\circ}, \Delta S^{\circ},\) and \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for each of the following reactions at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}.\) a. \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}(g)+2 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) b. \(6 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}(s)+6 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\) c. \(\mathrm{P}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{10}(s)+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow 4 \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}(s)\) d. \(\mathrm{HCl}(g)+\mathrm{NH}_{3}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}(s)\)

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Problem 55

For the reaction at \(298 \mathrm{K}\), $$2 \mathrm{NO}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(g)$$ the values of \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) and \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) are \(-58.03 \mathrm{kJ}\) and \(-176.6 \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{K},\) respectively. What is the value of \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) at 298 K? Assuming that \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) and \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) do not depend on temperature, at what temperature is \(\Delta G^{\circ}=0 ?\) Is \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) negative above or below this temperature?

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Problem 56

At \(100 .^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(1.00 \mathrm{atm}, \Delta H^{\circ}=40.6 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}\) for the vaporiza- tion of water. Estimate \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for the vaporization of water at \(90 .^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(110 .^{\circ} \mathrm{C} .\) Assume \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) and \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) at \(100 .^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and 1.00 atm do not depend on temperature.

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Problem 57

Given the following data: $$2 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{C}(s) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CH}_{4}(g) \quad \Delta G^{\circ}=-51 \mathrm{kJ}$$ $$2 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \quad \Delta G^{\circ}=-474 \mathrm{kJ}$$ $$\mathrm{C}(s)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g) \quad \Delta G^{\circ}=-394 \mathrm{kJ}$$ Calculate \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for \(\mathrm{CH}_{4}(g)+2 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightarrow \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)\)

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Problem 58

Given the following data: $$2 \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}(l)+15 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 12 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)$$ $$\Delta G^{\circ}=-6399 \mathrm{kJ}$$ $$\mathrm{C}(s)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g) \quad \Delta G^{\circ}=-394 \mathrm{kJ}$$ $$\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \quad \Delta G^{\circ}=-237 \mathrm{kJ}$$ calculate \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for the reaction $$6 \mathrm{C}(s)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}(l)$$

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Problem 60

The value of \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for the reaction $$2 \mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{10}(g)+13 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 8 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+10 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)$$ is \(-5490 .\) kJ. Use this value and data from Appendix 4 to calculate the standard free energy of formation for \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{10}(g).\)

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Problem 61

Consider the reaction $$\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}(s)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Fe}(s)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)$$ a. Use \(\Delta G_{\mathrm{f}}^{\circ}\) values in Appendix 4 to calculate \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for this reaction. b. Is this reaction spontaneous under standard conditions at \(298 \mathrm{K} ?\) c. The value of \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) for this reaction is \(100 .\) kJ. At what temperatures is this reaction spontaneous at standard conditions? Assume that \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) and \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) do not depend on temperature.

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Problem 67

Consider the reaction $$2 \mathrm{NO}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(g)$$ $$2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S}(g)+\mathrm{SO}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 3 \mathrm{S}_{\text {thombic }}(s)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)$$For each of the following mixtures of reactants and products at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C},\) predict the direction in which the reaction will shift to reach equilibrium. a. \(P_{\mathrm{NO}_{2}}=P_{\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}}=1.0 \mathrm{atm}\) b. \(P_{\mathrm{NO}_{2}}=0.21 \mathrm{atm}, P_{\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}}=0.50 \mathrm{atm}\) c. \(P_{\mathrm{NO}_{2}}=0.29 \mathrm{atm}, P_{\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}}=1.6 \mathrm{atm}\)

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Problem 68

Consider the following reaction: $$\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+3 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)$$ Calculate \(\Delta G\) for this reaction under the following conditions (assume an uncertainty of ±1 in all quantities): a. \(T=298 \mathrm{K}, P_{\mathrm{N}_{2}}=P_{\mathrm{H}_{2}}=200 \mathrm{atm}, P_{\mathrm{NH}_{3}}=50 \mathrm{atm}\) b. \(T=298 \mathrm{K}, P_{\mathrm{N}_{2}}=200 \mathrm{atm}, P_{\mathrm{H}_{2}}=600 \mathrm{atm}\) \(P_{\mathrm{NH}_{3}}=200 \mathrm{atm}\)

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Problem 70

Hydrogen sulfide can be removed from natural gas by the reaction $$2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S}(g)+\mathrm{SO}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 3 \mathrm{S}(s)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)$$ Calculate \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) and \(K\) (at 298 K) for this reaction. Would this reaction be favored at a high or low temperature?

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Problem 71

Consider the following reaction at \(25.0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}:\) $$2 \mathrm{NO}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(g)$$ The values of \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) and \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) are \(-58.03 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}\) and -176.6 \(\text{J/K}\) \cdot mol, respectively. Calculate the value of \(K\) at \(25.0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Assuming \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) and \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) are temperature independent, estimate the value of \(K\) at \(100.0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).

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Problem 72

The standard free energies of formation and the standard enthalpies of formation at \(298 \mathrm{K}\) for diffuoroacetylene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{F}_{2}\right)\) and hexafluorobenzene \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{F}_{6}\right)\) are $$\begin{array}{ccc} & \Delta G_{f}^{\circ}(\mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}) & \Delta H_{f}^{\circ}(\mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}) \\ \hline \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{F}_{2}(g) & 191.2 & 241.3 \\\ \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{F}_{6}(g) & 78.2 & 132.8 \end{array}$$ For the following reaction: $$\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{F}_{6}(g) \rightleftharpoons 3 \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{F}_{2}(g)$$ a. calculate \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) at \(298 \mathrm{K}\). b. calculate \(K\) at 298 K. c. estimate \(K\) at \(3000 .\) K, assuming \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) and \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) do not depend on temperature.

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Problem 73

Calculate \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\) at \(600 . \mathrm{K}\) using the following data: $$\begin{aligned} &\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \quad K=2.3 \times 10^{6} \text { at } 600 . \mathrm{K}\\\ &2 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) \quad K=1.8 \times 10^{37} \mathrm{at} 600 . \mathrm{K} \end{aligned}$$

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Problem 75

Cells use the hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate, abbreviated as ATP, as a source of energy. Symbolically, this reaction can be written as $$\mathrm{ATP}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow \mathrm{ADP}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{PO}_{4}^{-}(a q)$$ where ADP represents adenosine diphosphate. For this reaction, \(\Delta G^{\circ}=-30.5 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}.\) a. Calculate \(K\) at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) b. If all the free energy from the metabolism of glucose $$\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}(s)+6 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 6 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)$$ goes into forming ATP from ADP, how many ATP molecules can be produced for every molecule of glucose? $$\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}(s)+6 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 6 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)$$ goes into forming ATP from ADP, how many ATP molecules can be produced for every molecule of glucose?

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Problem 77

Consider the following reaction at \(800 . \mathrm{K}:\) $$\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+3 \mathrm{F}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NF}_{3}(g)$$ An equilibrium mixture contains the following partial pressures: \(P_{\mathrm{N}_{2}}=0.021 \mathrm{atm}, P_{\mathrm{F}_{2}}=0.063 \mathrm{atm}, P_{\mathrm{NF}_{3}}=0.48\) atm. Calculate \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for the reaction at \(800 .\) K.

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Problem 78

Consider the following reaction at \(298 \mathrm{K}:\) $$2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(g)$$ An equilibrium mixture contains \(\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{SO}_{3}(g)\) at partial pressures of 0.50 atm and 2.0 atm, respectively. Using data from Appendix \(4,\) determine the equilibrium partial pressure of \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\) in the mixture. Will this reaction be most favored at a high or a low temperature, assuming standard conditions?

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Problem 80

The equilibrium constant \(K\) for the reaction $$2 \mathrm{Cl}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g)$$ was measured as a function of temperature (Kelvin). A graph of \(\ln (K)\) versus \(1 / T\) for this reaction gives a straight line with a slope of \(1.352 \times 10^{4} \mathrm{K}\) and a \(y\) -intercept of \(-14.51 .\) Determine the values of \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) and \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) for this reaction. See Exercise 79.

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