The equilibrium constant of a system, K, can be related to the standard free energy change, ΔG∘, using the following equation:
ΔG∘=−RTlnK
where T is a specified temperature in kelvins (usually 298 K) and R is equal to 8.314 J/(K⋅mol).
Under conditions other than standard state, the following equation applies:
ΔG=ΔG∘+RTlnQ
In this equation, Q is the reaction quotient and is defined the same manner as K except that the concentrations or pressures used are not necessarily the equilibrium values.
At 25 ∘C the reaction from Part A has a composition as shown in the table below.
Substance | Pressure (atm) |
C2H2(g) | 3.95 |
H2(g) | 5.05 |
C2H6(g) | 1.25×10−2 |
What is the free energy change, ΔG, in kilojoules for the reaction under these conditions?
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