(a)
Interpretation:
For the given reaction, the value of
(a)
Explanation of Solution
The given reaction as follows,
The value of
Therefore, value of
The value of
Therefore, value of
The value of the Gibbs free energy change
Therefore, value of
From the obtained values the sign of enthalpy is positive, entropy is positive and the Gibbs free energy is positive. For the reaction to be spontaneous, here both
(b)
Interpretation:
For the given reaction, the value of
(b)
Explanation of Solution
The given reaction as follows,
The value of
Therefore, value of
The value of
Therefore, value of
The value of the Gibbs free energy change
Therefore, value of
From the obtained values the sign of enthalpy is positive, entropy is positive and the Gibbs free energy is positive. For the reaction to be spontaneous, here both
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