gaseous N2O4: N2O4(g) → 2 NO2(g) ΔH° = +57.1 kJ/mol; ΔS° = +175.8 J/mol K a) Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic? Briefly explain. b) Does the reaction lead to an increase or decrease in the disorder of the system? Briefly explain. c) Calculate ΔG° for the reaction at 298 K.

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Consider the decomposition of gaseous N2O4:

N2O4(g) → 2 NO2(g) ΔH° = +57.1 kJ/mol; ΔS° = +175.8 J/mol K

a) Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic? Briefly explain.

b) Does the reaction lead to an increase or decrease in the disorder of the system? Briefly explain.

c) Calculate ΔG° for the reaction at 298 K.

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