Question

If the ΔG° of the reaction A → B is –40 kJ/mol, under standard conditions the reaction:___________.

Answer 1

The value of Gibbs free energy of the reaction is negative which means that reaction is spontaneous.

Step-by-step explanation:

ΔG° = ΔH° - TΔG°

Where:

ΔG° = Change in Gibbs free energy at T temperature

ΔH° = Enthalpy of reaction at T temperature

ΔS° = Entropy change of reaction at T temperature

• The reaction with negative value of Gibbs free energy are spontaneous.
• The reaction with positive value of Gibbs free energy are non spontaneous.

A → B ,ΔG° = -40

The value of Gibbs free energy of the reaction is negative which means that reaction is spontaneous.