Calculate (a) the (molar) Gibbs energy of mixing, (b) the (molar) entropy of mixing when the two major components of air (nitrogen and oxygen) are mixed to form air at 298 K. The mole fractions of N2 and O2 are 0.78 and 0.22, respectively. (c) Is the mixing spontaneous?

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Calculate (a) the (molar) Gibbs energy of mixing, (b) the (molar) entropy of mixing when the two major components of air (nitrogen and oxygen) are mixed to form air at 298 K. The mole fractions of N2 and O2 are 0.78 and 0.22, respectively. (c) Is the mixing spontaneous?

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