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(a) For each of the following reactions, predict the sign of $\Delta H^{\circ}$ and $\Delta S^{\circ}$ and discuss briefly how these factors determine the magnitude of $K$. (b) Based on your general chemical knowledge, predict which of these reactions will have $K>0 .$ (c) In each case indicate whether $K$ should increase or decrease with increasing temperature. (i) $2 \mathrm{Mg}(s)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{MgO}(s)$ (ii) $2 \mathrm{KI}(s) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{~K}(g)+\mathrm{I}_{2}(g)$ (iii) $\mathrm{Na}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{Na}(g)$ (iv) $2 \mathrm{~V}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}(s) \rightleftharpoons 4 \mathrm{~V}(s)+5 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)$

(a) For each of the following reactions, predict the sign of $\Delta H^{\circ}$ and $\Delta S^{\circ}$ and discuss briefly how these factors determine the magnitude of $K$. (b) Based on your general chemical knowledge, predict which of these reactions will have $K>0 .$ (c) In each case indicate whether $K$ should increase or decrease with increasing temperature.
(i) $2 \mathrm{Mg}(s)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{MgO}(s)$
(ii) $2 \mathrm{KI}(s) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{~K}(g)+\mathrm{I}_{2}(g)$
(iii) $\mathrm{Na}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{Na}(g)$
(iv) $2 \mathrm{~V}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}(s) \rightleftharpoons 4 \mathrm{~V}(s)+5 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)$

Key Concepts

Enthalpy Change (?H)

Enthalpy change is the heat absorbed or released during a chemical reaction at constant pressure. It indicates whether a reaction is endothermic (absorbs heat, positive ?H) or exothermic (releases heat, negative ?H). The sign and magnitude of ?H are central to understanding the energy flow in reactions and how this energy change influences the equilibrium position.

Entropy Change (?S)

Entropy change measures the change in disorder or randomness in a system during a reaction. A positive ?S suggests that the products have greater disorder than the reactants, while a negative ?S indicates a decrease in disorder. This concept is critical when predicting the spontaneity of reactions and assessing how changes in the number of moles or phases of species (such as solid to gas) impact the overall disorder.

Gibbs Free Energy (?G) and Reaction Spontaneity

Gibbs free energy, defined by the relationship ?G = ?H - T?S, integrates both enthalpy and entropy changes to predict whether a reaction will be spontaneous under certain conditions. A negative ?G indicates a spontaneous process and is related to a larger equilibrium constant (K > 1), while a positive ?G signals nonspontaneity. This interplay between ?H and ?S underlines the driving forces of chemical reactions.

Equilibrium Constant (K) and Its Temperature Dependence

The equilibrium constant, K, quantifies the ratio of product to reactant concentrations at equilibrium. Its magnitude is directly related to the Gibbs free energy of the reaction (K = exp(??G°/RT)), meaning that factors impacting ?G will affect K. Changes in temperature shift the equilibrium constant, especially in reactions with significant enthalpy changes, as described by the van't Hoff equation.

Temperature Effects and the van't Hoff Equation

The van't Hoff equation explains how the equilibrium constant changes with temperature. For exothermic reactions (negative ?H), increasing temperature generally decreases K because heat acts as a product, while for endothermic reactions (positive ?H), K increases with rising temperature since heat is effectively a reactant. This principle is key in predicting and controlling reaction outcomes under different thermal conditions.

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