General Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1-28505-137-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-28505-137-6

Chapter 18 - Thermodynamics and Equilibrium - Questions and Problems - Page 774: 18.96

Answer

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We know that a. As a gaseous product is produced so the $\Delta S$ for the reaction should be positive. b. As $\Delta H$ is negative and $\Delta S$ is positive hence $\Delta G$ will be negative. c. The reaction doesn't take place at room temperature because it requires a catalyst.
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