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What is the value of ΔG for a solution of nitrous acid in which pH=1.30, [NO₂⁻]= 6.0×10⁻⁴ M and [HNO₂]=0.25 M?

Hint: non-standard conditions!

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Answer:

28,359.1 J/mol

Step-by-step explanation:

ΔG = ΔG° + RTln(Q)

the given conditions are non-standard, so calculate the values of Q and ΔG°.

the reaction for the dissociation of nitrous acid is:

HNO₂ ⇌ H⁺ + NO₂⁻

the equilibrium constant expression for the reaction is:

K = [H⁺][NO₂⁻]/[HNO₂]

At pH = 1.30, [H⁺] = 10^(-pH) = 5.01×10^(-2) M

substitute the given values into the expression:

K = (5.01×10^(-2))(6.0×10^(-4))/(0.25) = 1.203×10^(-5)

To calculate ΔG°, use the relationship between ΔG° and K:

ΔG° = -RTln(K)

Substitutethe values of R, T, and K:

ΔG° = -(8.314 J/mol·K)(298 K)ln(1.203×10^(-5)) = 27,615.7 J/mol

use the equation for ΔG:

ΔG = ΔG° + RTln(Q)

Substitute the values of ΔG°, R, T, and Q:

ΔG = 27,615.7 J/mol + (8.314 J/mol·K)(298 K)ln((5.01×10^(-2))(6.0×10^(-4))/(0.25)) = 28,359.1 J/mol

Therefore, the value of ΔG for this solution of nitrous acid is 28,359.1 J/mol.

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