Consider the Gibbs Free Energy diagram shown (picture). Draw an arrow showing the formation of CO2 gas from carbon and oxygen. Estimate the ∆G and state whether the reaction is spontaneous.

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Chapter18: Principles Of Chemical Reactivity: Entropy And Free Energy
Section18.7: Calculating And Using Standard Free Energies, Δfg˚
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Consider the Gibbs Free Energy diagram shown (picture). Draw an arrow showing the formation of CO2 gas from carbon and oxygen. Estimate the ∆G and state whether the reaction is spontaneous.
C (s) + O2 (3)
-100
-200
CaO(s) + CO2 (e)
-300
CO2 (8)
CaCO3 (s)
-400
Gibbs Free Energy (kJ/mol)
Transcribed Image Text:C (s) + O2 (3) -100 -200 CaO(s) + CO2 (e) -300 CO2 (8) CaCO3 (s) -400 Gibbs Free Energy (kJ/mol)
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