Free Energy (OCR A-Level Chemistry A): Flashcards

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Symbol for free energy change

ΔG\Delta G

Gibbs equation

ΔG=ΔH−TΔS\Delta G = \Delta H - T\Delta S

Condition for a reaction to be feasible

ΔG<0\Delta G < 0 (negative)

Convert ΔS\Delta S from J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ to kJ K⁻¹ mol⁻¹

Divide by 1000

Convert temperature from °C to K

Add 273

Feasibility: ΔH\Delta H negative, ΔS\Delta S positive

Feasible at all temperatures

Feasibility: ΔH\Delta H positive, ΔS\Delta S positive

Feasible only at high temperatures

Formula for minimum temperature when ΔG=0\Delta G = 0

T=ΔH/ΔST = \Delta H / \Delta S

What does negative ΔG\Delta G predict?

Thermodynamic feasibility, not reaction rate

Effect of increasing temperature on TΔST\Delta S term

Makes it larger and more significant

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