The accompanying diagram shows how ΔG for a hypothetical reaction changes as temperature changes

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The accompanying diagram shows how ΔG for a hypothetical...

The accompanying diagram shows how $\Delta G$ for a hypothetical reaction changes as temperature changes. (a) At what temperature is the system at equilibrium? (b) In what temperature range is the reaction spontaneous? (c) Is $\Delta H$ positive or negative? (d) Is $\Delta S$ positive or negative? [Sections 19.5 and 19.6$]$

Key Concepts

Gibbs Free Energy

Gibbs free energy (?G) is a thermodynamic potential that indicates the maximum amount of reversible work obtainable from a system at constant temperature and pressure. It combines the system's enthalpy and entropy to predict whether a reaction or process will occur spontaneously.

Equilibrium Condition

A system is at equilibrium when the Gibbs free energy change (?G) is zero. At this point, there is no net driving force for the reaction to proceed in either direction, and the forward and reverse reaction rates are equal.

Spontaneity of Reactions

A reaction is spontaneous when the change in Gibbs free energy is negative (?G < 0), meaning the process occurs without external intervention. Conversely, a positive ?G indicates a non-spontaneous process that requires energy input.

Enthalpy (?H)

Enthalpy represents the heat content of a system under constant pressure. The sign of ?H informs whether a reaction is exothermic (releases heat, ?H is negative) or endothermic (absorbs heat, ?H is positive), which influences the temperature dependence of ?G.

Entropy (?S)

Entropy measures the degree of disorder or randomness in a system. Changes in entropy (?S) during a reaction affect the temperature-dependent contribution to ?G, with positive ?S favoring spontaneity as temperature increases.

Temperature Dependence of Gibbs Free Energy

The relationship ?G = ?H - T?S shows how temperature affects the balance between enthalpy and entropy contributions. This expression explains why a reaction can be spontaneous at one temperature and non-spontaneous at another, depending on the signs and magnitudes of ?H and ?S.

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