For a spontaneous process, the change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG) is related to en

Practice Questions

Q1
For a spontaneous process, the change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG) is related to entropy (ΔS) by which of the following equations?
  1. ΔG = ΔH + TΔS
  2. ΔG = ΔH - TΔS
  3. ΔG = TΔS - ΔH
  4. ΔG = ΔS - ΔH

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

For a spontaneous process, the change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG) is related to entropy (ΔS) by which of the following equations?
  • Step 1: Understand that Gibbs free energy (ΔG) is a measure of the energy available to do work in a system.
  • Step 2: Know that for a process to be spontaneous, it must occur without needing to be driven by an external force.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG) is related to the change in enthalpy (ΔH) and the change in entropy (ΔS).
  • Step 4: Learn the equation that relates these quantities: ΔG = ΔH - TΔS, where T is the temperature in Kelvin.
  • Step 5: Remember that for a process to be spontaneous, ΔG must be negative (ΔG < 0).
  • Gibbs Free Energy – Gibbs free energy (G) is a thermodynamic potential that measures the maximum reversible work obtainable from a system at constant temperature and pressure.
  • Spontaneous Processes – A spontaneous process is one that occurs without external intervention, typically characterized by a decrease in Gibbs free energy (ΔG < 0).
  • Entropy – Entropy (S) is a measure of the disorder or randomness in a system, and its change (ΔS) is a key factor in determining the spontaneity of a process.
  • Enthalpy – Enthalpy (H) is a measure of the total heat content of a system, and its change (ΔH) is also important in the Gibbs free energy equation.
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