(a) Calculate AS° for the reaction of Na(s) and Cl:(g) to form NaC(s). ( S°for Na (s), Cl2(g) and Nacl(s) are 51.3, 223.0, and 72.1 J/mol.K respectively) (b) Explain why this reaction takes place given your answer to part (a).

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(a) Calculate AS° for the reaction of Na(s) and Cl2(g) to form NaCI(s). ( S°for Na (s), Cl2(g) and
NaCl(s) are 51.3, 223.0, and 72.1 J/mol.K respectively)
(b) Explain why this reaction takes place given your answer to part (a).
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Calculate AS° for the reaction of Na(s) and Cl2(g) to form NaCI(s). ( S°for Na (s), Cl2(g) and NaCl(s) are 51.3, 223.0, and 72.1 J/mol.K respectively) (b) Explain why this reaction takes place given your answer to part (a).
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