Chapter 19
Chemistry The Central Science In Si Units · 49 exercises
Problem 2
As shown here, one type of computer keyboard cleaner contains liquefied 1,1-difluoroethane \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{~F}_{2}\right),\) which is a gas at atmospheric pressure. When the nozzle is squeezed, the 1,1 -difluoroethane vaporizes out of the nozzle at high pressure, blowing dust out of objects. (a) Based on your experience, is the vaporization a spontaneous process at room temperature? (b) Defining the 1,1 -difluoroethane as the system, do you expect \(q_{\mathrm{sys}}\) for the process to be positive or negative? (c) Predict whether \(\Delta S\) is positive or negative for this process. (d) Given your answers to (a), (b), and (c), do you think the operation of this product depends more on enthalpy or entropy? [Sections 19.1 and 19.2 ]
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Problem 6
Isomers are moleculesthat have the samechemical formula but different arrangements of atoms, as shown here for two isomers of pentane, \(\mathrm{C}_{5} \mathrm{H}_{12} .\) (a) Do you expect a significant difference in the enthalpy of combustion of the two isomers? Explain. (b) Which isomer do you expect to have the higher standard molar entropy? Explain. \([\) Section 19.4\(]\)
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Problem 11
Which of the following processes are spontaneous and which are nonspontaneous: (a) mixing of water and ethanol, \((\mathbf{b})\) dissolution of sugar in a cup of hot coffee, (c) formation of oxygen atoms from \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) molecules at STP, (d) rusting of iron, (e) formation of glucose from \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) at \(\mathrm{STP} ?\)
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Problem 13
Indicate whether each statement is true or false. (a) A reaction that is spontaneous in one direction will be nonspontaneous in the reverse direction under the same reaction conditions. (b) All spontaneous processes are fast. (c) Most spontaneous processes are reversible. (d) An isothermal process is one in which the system loses no heat. (e) The maximum amount of work can be accomplished by an irreversible process rather than a reversible one.
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Problem 14
(a) Can endothermic chemical reactions be spontaneous? (b) Can a process be spontaneous at one temperature and nonspontaneous at a different temperature? (c) Water can be decomposed to form hydrogen and oxygen, and the hydrogen and oxygen can be recombined to form water. Does this mean that the processes are thermodynamically reversible? (d) Does the amount of work that a system can do on its surroundings depend on the path of the process?
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Problem 15
Consider the melting of ice (solid water) to liquid water at a pressure of \(101.3 \mathrm{kPa}\). (a) Is this process endothermic or exothermic? (b) In what temperature range is it a spontaneous process? (c) In what temperature range is it a nonspontaneous process? (d) At what temperature are the two phases in equilibrium?
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Problem 16
The normal boiling point of \(n\) -octane \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{18}\right)\) is \(125^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). (a) Is the condensation of gaseous \(n\) -octane to liquid \(n\) -octane an endothermic or exothermic process? (b) In what temperature range is the boiling of \(n\) -octane a spontaneous process? (c) In what temperature range is it a nonspontaneous process? (d) Is there any temperature at which liquid \(n\) -octane and gaseous \(n\) -octane are in equilibrium? Explain.
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Problem 18
A system goes from state 1 to state 2 and back to state \(1 .\) (a) Is \(\Delta E\) the same in magnitude for both the forward and reverse processes? (b) Without further information, can you conclude that the amount of heat transferred to the system as it goes from state 1 to state 2 is the same or different as compared to that upon going from state 2 back to state \(1 ?\) (c) Suppose the changes in state are reversible processes. Is the work done by the system upon going from state 1 to state 2 the same or different as compared to that upon going from state 2 back to state \(1 ?\)
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Problem 19
Consider a system consisting of an ice cube. (a) Under what conditions can the ice cube melt reversibly? (b) If the ice cube melts reversibly, is \(\Delta H\) zero for the process?
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Problem 20
Consider what happens when a sample of the explosive TNT is detonated under atmospheric pressure. (a) Is the detonation a reversible process? (b) What is the sign of \(q\) for this process? (c) Is \(w\) positive, negative, or zero for the process?
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Problem 22
Indicate whether each statement is true or false. (a) The entropy of the universe increases for any spontaneous process. (b) The entropy change of the system is equal and opposite that of the surroundings for any irreversible process. (c) The entropy of the system must increase in any spontaneous process. (d) The entropy change for an isothermal process depends on both the absolute temperature and the amount of heat reversibly transferred.
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Problem 23
The normal boiling point of the element mercury (Hg) is \(356.7^{\circ} \mathrm{C},\) and its molar enthalpy of vaporization is \(\Delta H_{\text {vap }}=59.11 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}\) (a) When Hg boils at its normal boiling point, does its entropy increase or decrease? (b) Calculate the value of \(\Delta S\) when \(2.00 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{Hg}\) is vaporized at \(356.7^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).
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Problem 24
The element sodium (Na) melts at \(97.8^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), and its molar enthalpy of fusion is \(\Delta H_{\text {fus }}=2.60 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}\). (a) When molten sodium solidifies to \(\mathrm{Na}(s),\) is \(\Delta S\) positive or negative? (b) Calculate the value of \(\Delta S\) when \(50.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Na}(I)\) solidifies at \(97.8^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).
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Problem 25
Indicate whether each statement is true or false. (a) The second law of thermodynamics says that entropy can only be produced but cannot not be destroyed. (b) In a certain process the entropy of the system changes by \(1.2 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K}\) (increase) and the entropy of the surroundings changes by \(-1.2 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K}\) (decrease). Thus, this process must be spontaneous. (c) In a certain process the entropy of the system changes by \(1.3 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K}\) (increase) and the entropy of the surroundings changes by \(-1.2 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K}\) (decrease). Thus, this process must be reversible.
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Problem 26
(a) Does the entropy of the surroundings increase for spontaneous processes? (b) In a particular spontaneous process the entropy of the system decreases. What can you conclude about the sign and magnitude of \(\Delta S_{\text {surr }} ?\) (c) During a certain reversible process, the surroundings undergo an entropy change, \(\Delta S_{\text {surr }}=-78 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K} .\) What is the entropy change of the system for this process?
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Problem 27
(a) What sign for \(\Delta S\) do you expect when the volume of \(0.200 \mathrm{~mol}\) of an ideal gas at \(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is increased isothermally from an initial volume of \(10.0 \mathrm{~L} ?(\mathbf{b})\) If the final volume is \(18.5 \mathrm{~L},\) calculate the entropy change for the process. (c) Do you need to specify the temperature to calculate the entropy change?
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Problem 29
For the isothermal expansion of a gas into a vacuum, \(\Delta E=0, q=0,\) and \(w=0 .(\mathbf{a})\) Is this a spontaneous process? (b) Explain why no work is done by the system during this process. (c) What is the "driving force" for the expansion of the gas: enthalpy or entropy?
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Problem 31
Would each of the following changes increase, decrease, of have no effect on the number of microstates available to a system: (a) increase in temperature, (b) decrease in volume, (c) change of state from liquid to gas?
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Problem 35
Does the entropy of the system increase, decrease, or stay the same when (a) a solid melts, (b) a gas liquefies, (c) a solid sublimes?
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Problem 36
Does the entropy of the system increase, decrease, or stay the same when (a) the temperature of the system increases, (b) the volume of a gas increases, (c) equal volumes of ethanol and water are mixed to form a solution?
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Problem 37
Indicate whether each statement is true or false. (a) The third law of thermodynamics says that the entropy of a perfect, pure crystal at absolute zero increases with the mass of the crystal. (b) "Translational motion" of molecules refers to their change in spatial location as a function of time. (c) "Rotational" and "vibrational" motions contribute to the entropy in atomic gases like He and Xe. (d) The larger the number of atoms in a molecule, the more degrees of freedom of rotational and vibrational motion it likely has.
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Problem 38
Indicate whether each statement is true or false. (a) Unlike enthalpy, where we can only ever know changes in \(H,\) we can know absolute values of \(S .(\mathbf{b})\) If you heat a gas such as \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\), you will increase its degrees of translational, rotational and vibrational motions. (c) \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{Ar}(g)\) have nearly the same molar mass. At a given temperature, they will have the same number of microstates.
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Problem 39
For each of the following pairs, predict which substance has the higher entropy per mole at a given temperature: (a) \(\mathrm{I}_{2}(s)\) or \(\mathrm{I}_{2}(g)\) (b) \(\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\) at \(50.7 \mathrm{kPa}\) or \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) at \(101.3 \mathrm{kPa}\) (c) 1 mol of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) in 22.4 Lor \(1 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) in \(44.8 \mathrm{~L}\). (d) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}(l)\) or \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}(s)\)
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Problem 40
For each of the following pairs, predict which substance possesses the larger entropy per mole: (a) \(1 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\) at \(300^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 1.013 \mathrm{kPa}\), or \(1 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{O}_{3}(g)\) at \(300^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 1.013 \mathrm{kPa} ;\) (b) \(1 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) at \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 101.3 \mathrm{kPa}\), or \(1 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)\) at \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 101.3 \mathrm{kPa} ;(\mathbf{c}) 0.5 \mathrm{~mol}\) of \(\mathrm{N}_{2}(g)\) at \(298 \mathrm{~K}, 20-\mathrm{L}\) vol- ume, or \(0.5 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{CH}_{4}(g)\) at \(298 \mathrm{~K}, 20-\mathrm{L}\) volume; \((\mathbf{d}) 100 \mathrm{~g}\) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(s)\) at \(30^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) or \(100 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}(a q)\) at \(30^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)
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Problem 41
Predict the sign of the entropy change of the system for each of the following reactions: (a) \(\mathrm{CO}(g)+\mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow C(s)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) (b) \(2 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{N}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NO}_{2}(g)\) (c) \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}(s) \longrightarrow \mathrm{HCl}(g)+\mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)\) (d) \(2 \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{O}(g)\)
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Problem 42
Predict the sign of \(\Delta S_{\text {sys }}\) for each of the following processes: (a) Gaseous \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) reacts with liquid palmitoleic acid \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{16} \mathrm{H}_{30} \mathrm{O}_{2},\right.\) unsaturated fatty acid) to form liquid palmitic acid \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{16} \mathrm{H}_{32} \mathrm{O}_{2}\right.\) saturated fatty acid). (b) Liquid palmitic acid solidifies at \(1^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) to solid palmitic acid. (c) Silver chloride precipitates upon mixing \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}(a q)\) and \(\mathrm{NaCl}(a q)\). (d) Gaseous \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) dissociates in an electric arc to form gaseous Hatoms (used in atomic hydrogen welding).
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Problem 45
In each of the following pairs, which compound would you expect to have the higher standard molar entropy: (a) \(\mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{8}(g)\) or \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{10}(g)\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{10}(l)\) or \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{10}(g)\)
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Problem 49
The standard entropies at \(298 \mathrm{~K}\) for certain group 14 elements are: \(\mathrm{C}(s,\) diamond \()=2.43 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{mol}-\mathrm{K}, \mathrm{Si}(s)=18.81 \mathrm{~J} /\) mol-K, Ge \((s)=31.09 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{mol}-\mathrm{K}, \quad\) a n d \(\quad \operatorname{Sn}(s)=51.818 \mathrm{~J} /\) mol-K. All but Sn have the same (diamond) structure. How do you account for the trend in the \(S^{\circ}\) values?
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Problem 53
(a) For a process that occurs at constant temperature, does the change in Gibbs free energy depend on changes in the enthalpy and entropy of the system? (b) For a certain process that occurs at constant \(T\) and \(P\), the value of \(\Delta G\) is positive. Is the process spontaneous? (c) If \(\Delta G\) for a process is large, is the rate at which it occurs fast?
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Problem 54
(a) Is the standard free-energy change, \(\Delta G^{\circ}\), always larger than \(\Delta G ?\) (b) For any process that occurs at constant temperature and pressure, what is the significance of \(\Delta G=0 ?\) (c) For a certain process, \(\Delta G\) is large and negative. Does this mean that the process necessarily has a low activation barrier?
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Problem 55
For a certain chemical reaction, \(\Delta H^{\circ}=-40.0 \mathrm{~kJ}\) and \(\Delta S^{\circ}=-150.0 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K} .(\mathbf{a})\) Does the reaction lead to an increase or decrease in the randomness or disorder of the system? (b) Does the reaction lead to an increase or decrease in the randomness or disorder of the surroundings? (c) Calculate \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for the reaction at \(298 \mathrm{~K}\). (d) Is the reaction spontaneous at \(298 \mathrm{~K}\) under standard conditions?
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Problem 56
A certain reaction has \(\Delta H^{\circ}=+20.0 \mathrm{~kJ}\) and \(\Delta S^{\circ}=\) \(+100.0 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K} .\) (a) Does the reaction lead to an increase or decrease in the randomness or disorder of the system? (b) Does the reaction lead to an increase or decrease in the randomness or disorder of the surroundings? (c) Calculate \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for the reaction at \(298 \mathrm{~K} .(\mathbf{d})\) Is the reaction spontaneous at \(298 \mathrm{~K}\) under standard conditions?
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Problem 61
Today, most candles are made of paraffin wax. A typical component of paraffin wax is the hydrocarbon \(\mathrm{C}_{31} \mathrm{H}_{64}\) which is solid at room temperature. (a) Write a balanced equation for the combustion of \(\mathrm{C}_{31} \mathrm{H}_{64}(s)\) to form \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) .(\mathbf{b})\) Without using thermochemical data, predict whether \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for this reaction is more negative or less negative than \(\Delta H^{\circ}\).
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Problem 63
Classify each of the following reactions as one of the four possible types summarized in Table 19.3: (i) spontanous at all temperatures; (ii) not spontaneous at any temperature; (iii) spontaneous at low \(T\) but not spontaneous at high \(T\); (iv) spontaneous at high T but not spontaneous at low \(T\). $$ \text { (a) } \begin{array}{l} \mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+3 \mathrm{~F}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NF}_{3}(g) \\\ \Delta H^{\circ}=-249 \mathrm{~kJ} ; \Delta S^{\circ}=-278 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K} \\ \text { (b) } \mathrm{N}_{2}(g)+3 \mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NCl}_{3}(g) \\ \Delta H^{\circ}=460 \mathrm{~kJ} ; \Delta S^{\circ}=-275 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K} \end{array} $$ (c) \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{~F}_{4}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NF}_{2}(g)\) $$ \Delta H^{\circ}=85 \mathrm{~kJ} ; \Delta S^{\circ}=198 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K} $$
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Problem 64
From the values given for \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) and \(\Delta S^{\circ},\) calculate \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) for each of the following reactions at \(298 \mathrm{~K}\). If the reaction is not spontaneous under standard conditions at \(298 \mathrm{~K}\), at what temperature (if any) would the reaction become spontaneous? $$ \begin{array}{l} \text { (a) } 2 \mathrm{PbS}(s)+3 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{PbO}(s)+2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(g) \\ \Delta H^{\circ}=-844 \mathrm{~kJ} ; \Delta S^{\circ}=-165 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K} \\ \text { (b) } 2 \mathrm{POCl}_{3}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{PCl}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \\ \Delta H^{\circ}=572 \mathrm{~kJ} ; \Delta S^{\circ}=179 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K} \end{array} $$
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Problem 65
A particular constant-pressure reaction is barely spontaneous at \(320 \mathrm{~K}\). The enthalpy change for the reaction is + \(15.2 \mathrm{~kJ}\). Estimate \(\Delta S\) for the reaction.
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Problem 66
A certain constant-pressure reaction is barely nonspontaneous at \(45^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The entropy change for the reaction is \(72 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K} .\) Estimate \(\Delta \mathrm{H}\).
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Problem 67
For a particular reaction, \(\Delta H=30.0 \mathrm{~kJ}\) and \(\Delta S=90.0 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K}\). Assume that \(\Delta H\) and \(\Delta S\) do not vary with temperature. (a) At what temperature will the reaction have \(\Delta G=0 ?\) (b) If T is increased from that in part (a), will the reaction be spontaneous or nonspontaneous?
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Problem 76
Indicate whether \(\Delta G\) increases, decreases, or does not change when the partial pressure of \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) is increased in each of the following reactions: (a) \(\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{NiO}(s) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Ni}(s)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\) (b) \(\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{S}(s) \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}(g)\) (c) \(\mathrm{C}(s)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CO}(g)+\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)\)
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Problem 86
The crystalline hydrate \(\mathrm{Cd}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2} \cdot 4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(s)\) loses water when placed in a large, closed, dry vessel at room temperature: $$ \mathrm{Cd}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2} \cdot 4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(s) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Cd}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}(s)+4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g) $$ This process is spontaneous and \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) is positive at room temperature. (a) What is the sign of \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) at room temperature? (b) If the hydrated compound is placed in a large, closed vessel that already contains a large amount of water vapor, does \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) change for this reaction at room temperature?
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Problem 88
For each of the following processes, indicate whether the signs of \(\Delta S\) and \(\Delta H\) are expected to be positive, negative, or about zero. (a) A solid sublimes. (b) The temperature of a sample of \(\mathrm{Co}(s)\) is lowered from \(60^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) to \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). (c) Ethyl alcohol evaporates from a beaker. (d) A diatomic molecule dissociates into atoms. (e) A piece of charcoal is combusted to form \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(g)\)
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Problem 89
The reaction \(2 \mathrm{Mg}(s)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{MgO}(s)\) is highly spontaneous. A classmate calculates the entropy change for this reaction and obtains a large negative value for \(\Delta S^{\circ} .\) Did your classmate make a mistake in the calculation? Explain.
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Problem 91
Ammonium nitrate dissolves spontaneously and endothermally in water at room temperature. What can you deduce about the sign of \(\Delta S\) for this solution process?
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Problem 92
A standard air conditioner involves a refrigerant that is typically now a fluorinated hydrocarbon, such as \(\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{~F}_{2}\). An air- conditioner refrigerant has the property that it readily vaporizes at atmospheric pressure and is easily compressed to its liquid phase under increased pressure. The operation of an air conditioner can be thought of as a closed system made up of the refrigerant going through the two stages shown here (the air circulation is not shown in this diagram). During expansion, the liquid refrigerant is released into an expansion chamber at low pressure, where it vaporizes. The vapor then undergoes compression at high pressure back to its liquid phase in a compression chamber. (a) What is the sign of \(q\) for the expansion? (b) What is the sign of \(q\) for the compression? (c) In a central air-conditioning system, one chamber is inside the home and the other is outside. Which chamber is where, and why? (d) Imagine that a sample of liquid refrigerant undergoes expansion followed by compression, so that it is back to its original state. Would you expect that to be a reversible process? (e) Suppose that a house and its exterior are both initially at \(31^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Some time after the air conditioner is turned on, the house is cooled to \(24^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Is this process spontaneous or nonspontaneous?
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Problem 93
Trouton's rule states that for many liquids at their normal boiling points, the standard molar entropy of vaporization is about \(88 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{mol}-\mathrm{K} .\) (a) Estimate the normal boiling point of bromine, \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\), by determining \(\Delta H_{\text {vap }}^{\circ}\) for \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) using data from Appendix C. Assume that \(\Delta H_{\text {vap }}^{\circ}\) remains constant with temperature and that Trouton's rule holds. (b) Look up the normal boiling point of \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) in a chemistry handbook or at the WebElements website (www.webelements.com) and compare it to your calculation. What are the possible sources of error, or incorrect assumptions, in the calculation?
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Problem 97
(a) For each of the following reactions, predict the sign of \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) and \(\Delta S^{\circ}\) without doing any calculations. (b) Based on your general chemical knowledge, predict which of these reactions will have \(K>1\) at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} .(\mathbf{c})\) In each case, indicate whether \(K\) should increase or decrease with increasing temperature. (i) \(2 \mathrm{Fe}(s)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{FeO}(s)\) (ii) \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{Cl}(g)\) (iii) \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}(s) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{HCl}(g)\) (iv) \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{CaO}(s) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CaCO}_{3}(s)\)
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Problem 104
In chemical kinetics, the entropy of activation is the entropy change for the process in which the reactants reach the activated complex. Predict whether the entropy of activation for a bimolecular process is usually positive of negative.
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Problem 106
The following processes were all discussed in Chapter \(18,\) "Chemistry of the Environment." Estimate whether the entropy of the system increases or decreases during each process: (a) photodissociation of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}(g),(\mathbf{b})\) formation of ozone from oxygen molecules and oxygen atoms, \((\mathbf{c})\) diffusion of CFCs into the stratosphere, (d) desalination of water by reverse osmosis.
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Problem 107
An ice cube with a mass of \(25 \mathrm{~g}\) at \(-18^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) (typical freezer temperature) is dropped into a cup that holds \(250 \mathrm{~mL}\) of hot water, initially at \(85^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). What is the final temperature in the cup? The density of liquid water is \(1.00 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mL} ;\) the specific heat capacity of ice is \(2.03 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{g}^{\circ} \mathrm{C} ;\) the specific heat capacity of liquid water is \(4.184 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{g}-\mathrm{K} ;\) the enthalpy of fusion of water is \(6.01 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}\).
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