Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Sections 17.1-17.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 853: 38c

Answer

$\Delta S_{univ}=-476\,J/K$ The reaction is non-spontaneous.

Work Step by Step

For a spontaneous process, $\Delta S_{univ}$ is positive. $\Delta S_{univ}=\Delta S_{sys}+\Delta S_{surr}$ $\Delta S_{surr}=\frac{-\Delta H_{sys}}{T}=\frac{-(95\,kJ)}{298\,K}=\frac{-95\times10^{3}\,J}{298\,K}=-319\,J/K$ $\Delta S_{sys}=-157\,J/K$ Therefore, $\Delta S_{univ}=(-157\,J/K)+(-319\,J/K)=-476\,J/K$ As $\Delta S_{univ}$ is negative, the reaction is non-spontaneous.
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