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As O2(I) is cooled at 1 atm, it freezes at 54.5 K to form...

As $\mathrm{O}_{2}(I)$ is cooled at $1 \mathrm{~atm}$, it freezes at $54.5 \mathrm{~K}$ to form solid $\mathrm{I}$. At a lower temperature, solid I rearranges to solid II, which has a different crystal structure. Thermal measurements show that $\Delta H$ for the $\mathrm{I} \rightarrow$ II phase transition is $-743.1 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{mol}$, and $\Delta S$ for the same transition is $-17.0 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K} \cdot \mathrm{mol}$. At what temperature are solids I and II in equilibrium?

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Key Concepts

Enthalpy and Entropy Changes in Phase Transitions

During phase transitions, the changes in enthalpy (?H) and entropy (?S) are key parameters that describe the energetic and disorder-related aspects of the process. For a phase transition at equilibrium, the relation ?G = ?H - T?S = 0 allows us to calculate the equilibrium temperature by setting T = ?H/?S, thereby linking thermal energy exchanges to structural changes.

Phase Equilibrium

Phase equilibrium occurs when two distinct phases of a substance coexist under specific conditions such that there is no net change occurring within the system. At equilibrium, the Gibbs free energies of the coexisting phases are equal, and this equality can be used to derive important relationships involving temperature, enthalpy, and entropy.

Gibbs Free Energy

Gibbs free energy, defined as G = H - TS (where H is enthalpy, T is temperature, and S is entropy), is a critical concept in thermodynamics. It determines the spontaneity of a process; a negative change in Gibbs free energy indicates a spontaneous process, while equilibrium is reached when ?G equals zero.

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