The energy that is present in any system which can be used to do the useful work is known as free…

Answered: What is free energy?

Science

Chemistry

What is free energy?

World of Chemistry, 3rd edition

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781133109655

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter10: Energy

Section10.4: Using Energy In The Real World

Problem 1RQ

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Q: Briefly distinguish between Entropy and Energy

A: Thermodynamic is the branch of chemistry that mainly deals with the heat transfer between system and…

Q: actual change in free energy

A: As you have mentioned, in both parts, one of the three questions has to be packed and solved. That's…

Q: State the third law of thermodynamics?

A: Third law of thermodynamics tells that the entropy or the randomness of the substance becomes stop…

Q: State the first law of thermodynamics. What are its implications?

A: Given: First law of thermodynamics and its implications

Q: State the First Law of Thermodynamics. Cite at least oneexample that applies to the First Law of…

A: The first law of thermodynamics: If the amount of heat provided to a system is proficient of doing…

Q: How does the entropy of the surroundings change during an exothermic reaction? An endothermic…

A: Solution- Entropy of surrounding will increase during an exothermic reaction because heat is…

Q: Define the following terms:a. workb. exothermic reactionc. endothermic reactiond. isothermic…

A: "Since there are multiple sub-parts in this question and it is not mentioned that which one has to…

Q: discuss how catalyst can make processes more energy efficient?

A: How catalyst can make processes more energy efficient is to be explained.

Q: 5. Define the First Law of Thermodynamics.

A: Define the first law of thermodynamics- The first law of thermodynamics is simply the law of…

Q: entropy: C2E entropy

Q: What is internal energy? Is internal energy a state function?

A: Energy is the capacity of doing work. It is transferred from one object to other.

Q: entropy

Q: How will you explain of entropy of heating a substance from 25° C to 50°C?

A: Entropy is the measure of degree of randomness.

Q: state and explain the first law of thermodynamics.

Q: State the Second Law of Thermodynamics.

Q: (ii) the maximum energy that can be made available for work due to the process.

A: Given: Moles of gas = 100 Initial volume = 2m3 Final volume = 5m3 Temperature = 280 K Constants, a…

Q: spontaneous?

Q: explain the laws of thermodynamics, including the first, the second, and the third law of…

A: Thermodynamics is the branch of science that deals with the heat and other forms of energy like…

Q: Explain how entropy increases in the universe.

Q: Define the concept of Equilibrium Constant and Free Energy Changes ?

A: Thermodynamics is a branch of chemistry that deals with the motion of heat. State functions like…

Q: Why is free energy “free”? >

A: Free energy is denoted by the energy free to do work in a system.The various thermodynamic functions…

Q: What is the first law of thermodynamics and how does it relate to energy use?<

Q: Define Spontaneous and Nonspontaneous Processes?

A: Spontaneous Process: The process which can take place by itself or by initiation independent of the…

Q: Define the term Thermodynamics?

A: The word thermodynamics is a combination of two words ; thermo and dynamics. The meaning of thermo…

Q: process and the concept of thermodynamics in the following photo of the refrigerator.

A: concept of thermodynamics in refrigerators, air conditioners and heat pumps. the concept involved…

Q: ard free energy change,

Q: Is internal energy a state function?

A: Energy is the capability of doing work.

Q: Distinguish between energy and entropy

A: Energy is the ability to do work or produce heat. The law of conservation of energy says that the…

Q: Which law of Thermodynamics explains why the "house always wins"? In other words, when it comes to…

A: Laws of thermodynamics states as– First law– Energy can neither be created nor be destroyed. It can…

Q: The Third Law of Thermodynamics. ...

A: Thermodynamics has acknowledged 3 fundamental laws which are simply named by an ordinal…

Q: states of matter in order of decreasing entropy.

Q: Describe the first law of thermodynamics? What are its implications?

A: Thermodynamics is the branch of science which deals with the study of the transfer of heat.…

Q: Which of the following describes an endergonic reaction? is nonspontaneous is…

A: The endergonic reaction means that ∆G > 0

Q: We eat food every day for sustenance. Relate the idea of eating foods to the second law of…

A: The second law o thermodynamics deals with the quality of energy. It states that when energy changes…

Q: State second law of thermodynamics.

A: Thermodynamics deals with heat and temperature and their relation to work, energy, radiation and…

Q: All spontaneous changes cause an increase in the entropy of the universe. True False

Q: How roadways transportation make use of thermodynamics?

A: The movement of people, goods, and animals, etc. from one place to another place in the world is…

Q: Compare how entropy changes for the following two systems : System A: A gas and a solid react to…

A: Entropy is the measurements of randomness. The gases have more entropy than liquid and solid.

Q: positive change in entropy?

A: A positive (+) entropy change means an increase in disorder. The universe tends toward increased…

Q: The third law of thermodynamics states that

A: first law of thermodynamics ∆E =Q+ W Second law of thermodynamics ∆S=∆ system +∆ surroundings…

Q: How waterways transportation make use of thermodynamics?

A: Given : To explain waterways transportation make use of thermodynamics

Q: how to rank the entropy of solids

A: Entropy is used in thermodynamics and is an extensive property. Entropy having the relation to…

Q: Which of the following is non-spontaneous? A. Rain falls from the sky B. A plant grows into a tree…

A: A cellphone battery is being recharged

Q: entropy increases (ΔS = +)

Question

What is free energy?

Expert Solution

This question has been solved!

Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Step 1

VIEW

Step 2

VIEW

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Similar questions

9.20 State the first law of thermodynamics briefly in your own words.
What is entropy? Why is entropy important?
What happens to the entropy of the universe during a spontaneous process?
When a fossil fuel burns, is that fossil fuel the system? Explain your answer.
One statement of the second law of thermodynamics is that heat cannot be turned completely into work. Another is that the entropy of the universe always increases. How are these two statements related?
The overall reaction that occurs when sugar is metabolized is C12H22O11(s)+12O2(g)12CO2(g)+11H2O(l) For this reaction, H° is -5650 kJ and G° is -5790 kJ at 25°C. (a) If 25% of the free energy change is actually converted to useful work, how many kilojoules of work are obtained when one gram of sugar is metabolized at body temperature, 37°C? (b) How many grams of sugar would a 120-lb woman have to eat to get the energy to climb the Jungfrau in the Alps, which is 4158 m high? ( w=9.79103mh, where w= work in kilojoules, m is body mass in kilograms, and h is height in meters.)
Some say that the job of an engineer is to fight nature and the tendencies of entropy. (a) Does this statement seem accurate in any way? (b) How can any engineering design create order without violating the second law of thermodynamics?
Using tabulated thermodynamic data, calculate G for these reactions. (a) Fe(s)+2HCl(g)FeCl2(s)+H2(g) (b) 3NO2(g)+H2O(l)2HNO3(l)+NO(g) (c) 2K(s)+Cl2(g)2KCl(s) (d) Cl2(g)+2NO(g)2NOCl(g) (e) SiCl4(g)Si(s)+2Cl2(g)
Ethanol burns in air or oxygen according to the equation C2H5OH(l)+3O2(g)2CO2(g)+3H2O(g) Predict the sign of S for this reaction.
9.17 If a machine does 4.8103kJ of work after an input of 7.31104kJ of heat, what is the change in internal energy for the machine?
Athletic trainers use instant ice packs that can be cooled quickly on demand. Squeezing the pact breaks an inner container, allowing two components to mix and react. This reaction makes the pack become cold. Describe the heat flow for this spontaneous process.
Using tabulated thermodynamic data, calculate G for these reactions. (a) Mg3N2(s)+6H2O(l)2NH3(g)+3Mg(OH)2(s) (b) 4CH3NH2(g)+9O2(g)4CO2(g)+10H2O(l)+2N2(g) (c) Fe3O(s)+4CO(g)3Fe(s)+4CO2(g) (d) P4O10(s)+6H2O(l)4H3PO4(aq)