The equilibrium constant for the following reaction is KP=10 at 960 K.  Note that R=8.314 J/mol K 2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) ↔ 2SO3 (g) Calculate ΔrG° Calculate Q for the conditions PSO2=1e-3 bar, PO2=0.20 bar, PSO3=1e-4 bar. Calculate ΔrG for the conditions in part (b). Based on part (c), indicate which direction (forward or backward) will proceed spontaneously

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The equilibrium constant for the following reaction is KP=10 at 960 K.  Note that R=8.314 J/mol K

2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) ↔ 2SO3 (g)

  1. Calculate Δr
  2. Calculate Q for the conditions PSO2=1e-3 bar, PO2=0.20 bar, PSO3=1e-4 bar.
  3. Calculate ΔrG for the conditions in part (b).
  4. Based on part (c), indicate which direction (forward or backward) will proceed spontaneously 
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