The reaction: Al(s) + Fe₂O3(s) → Fe(s) + Al₂O3(s) has AH = -847.6 kJ and AS = -41.3 J/K at 25 °C. Calculate AG and determine if it is spontaneous.

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The reaction: Al(s) + Fe₂O3(s) → Fe(s) + Al₂O3(s) has AH = −847.6 kJ
and AS = -41.3 J/K at 25 °C. Calculate AG and determine if it is
spontaneous.
Transcribed Image Text:The reaction: Al(s) + Fe₂O3(s) → Fe(s) + Al₂O3(s) has AH = −847.6 kJ and AS = -41.3 J/K at 25 °C. Calculate AG and determine if it is spontaneous.
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