Consider the following reaction:
2Ca(s)+O2(g) → 2CaO(s)
ΔH∘rxn= -1269.8 kJ; ΔS∘rxn= -364.6 J/K
Assume that all reactants and products are in their standard states.
A) Calculate the free energy change for the reaction at 35 ∘C.
B) Is the reaction spontaneous?