Gibbs Free Energy and Thermodynamic Favorability

AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5

A reaction has ΔH = +60 kJ/mol and ΔS = +200 J/(mol·K).

T (K) ΔG (kJ) + T_min

Above what temperature is the reaction spontaneous?

  • A

    200 K

  • B

    1000 K

  • C

    60 K

  • D

    300 K

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Explanation

At ΔG = 0: T = ΔH/ΔS = 60000 J / 200 J/K = 300 K. Above 300 K, ΔG < 0.

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