SH1726

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Entropy Changes in a System

Spontaneous Processes and Entropy

Directions:
For numbers 1-3, calculate the standard entropy change for the following reactions at 25°C. Use
the values of entropies of the compounds found in Table 1. You may use the other side of this
sheet to write your answers. (3 items x 5 points)

1. 2CO(g) + O2(g) → 2CO2(g)

2. 3O2(g) → 2O3(g)
3. 2NaHCO3(s) → Na2CO3(s) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)

For numbers 4-5, Consider the gas-phase reaction of A2 (blue) and B2 (orange) to form AB3.
(2 items x 5 points)
4. Write a balanced equation for the reaction.
5. What is the sign of ΔS for the reaction?

For numbers 6-8, state whether the sign of the entropy change expected for each of the following
processes will be positive or negative, and explain your predictions. (3 items x 5 points)
6. PCl3(l) + Cl2(g) → PCl5(s)
7. 2HgO(s) + 2Hg(l) → O2(g)
8. H2(g) → 2H(g)

Inorganic Substances
Substance ΔHof (kJ/mol) ΔGof (kJ/mol) So (J/K·mol)
CO(g) -110.5 -137.3 197.9
CO2(g) -393.5 -394.4 213.6
O2(g) 0 0 205.0
O3(g) 142.2 163.4 237.6
H2O(l) -285.8 -237.2 69.9
Na2CO3(s) -1130.9 -1047.67 135.98
NaHCO3(s) -947.68 -851.86 102.09
Table 1. Selected Thermodynamic Data at 1 atm and 25°C*
*The ΔHof, ΔGof and S° values for ions are based on the reference states ΔHof (H+) = 0, ΔGof (H+) = 0, and S°(H+) = 0.

05 Worksheet 1 *Property of STI

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