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For Exercises 17.87 to 17.102 , assume that ΔH^∘ and ΔS^∘ do...

For Exercises 17.87 to 17.102 , assume that $\Delta H^{\circ}$ and $\Delta S^{\circ}$ do not change with temperature. Use the data in Appendix $G$ to calculate the value of the equilibrium constant for the reaction $2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})$ $+\mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(\mathrm{~g})$ (a) at $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. (b) at $250^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. (c) at $-50^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.

For Exercises 17.87 to 17.102 , assume that $\Delta H^{\circ}$ and $\Delta S^{\circ}$ do not change with temperature.
Use the data in Appendix $G$ to calculate the value of the equilibrium constant for the reaction $2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})$ $+\mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(\mathrm{~g})$
(a) at $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.
(b) at $250^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.
(c) at $-50^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.

Key Concepts

Gibbs Free Energy and the Equilibrium Constant

This concept highlights the fundamental relationship between the standard Gibbs free energy change (?G°) of a reaction and its equilibrium constant (K). The relationship is given by the equation ?G° = –RT ln K, where R is the universal gas constant and T is the temperature in kelvins. This equation is essential for calculating the equilibrium constant when the thermodynamic parameters are known, linking the ideas of spontaneity and equilibrium directly.

Standard Reaction Enthalpy (?H°) and Entropy (?S°)

These are key thermodynamic parameters defined under standard conditions. The standard reaction enthalpy (?H°) represents the heat change accompanying a reaction, while the standard reaction entropy (?S°) accounts for the change in disorder. Together in the relation ?G° = ?H° – T?S°, they allow the prediction of reaction spontaneity and how it shifts with temperature.

Temperature Dependence of Equilibrium

The equilibrium constant of a reaction is influenced by temperature, as shown in the ?G° equation. Even when ?H° and ?S° are assumed to remain constant over the temperature range, variations in temperature directly affect ?G° and hence K. This concept is critical when calculating equilibrium constants at different temperatures, demonstrating how thermal conditions shift balance between reactants and products.

Assumption of Constant Thermodynamic Quantities

In many thermodynamic problems, including this one, it is assumed that ?H° and ?S° are independent of temperature over the range considered. This simplification enables the direct application of the ?G° = ?H° – T?S° and ?G° = –RT ln K equations across different temperatures, facilitating calculations without the need for more complex temperature-dependent corrections.

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