Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change
Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change
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ISBN: 9781259631757
Author: Martin Silberberg Dr., Patricia Amateis Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.1P
Interpretation Introduction

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The terms spontaneous and instantaneous should be distinguished and examples have to be given.

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Any natural process or a chemical reaction taking place in a laboratory can be classified into two categories, spontaneous or nonspontaneous.  Spontaneous process occurs by itself, without the influence of external energy. In spontaneous process the free energy of the system decreases and entropy of the system increases.  Nonspontaneous process requires an external influence for initiation.  In nonspontaneous process the free energy of the system increases but entropy in the system decreases.

In thermodynamics a process is spontaneous if it is taking place by itself without the help of external energy.  All spontaneous process will have highly energetic initial state than the final state.  This indicates that while the process occurs, there is a decrease in free energy of the system. The increase in randomness also favors the spontaneity of a process.

In non-spontaneous process, there is a requirement of external energy source.  The free energy of the system increases.  The entropy decreases in non-spontaneous process.

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Spontaneous process proceeds without outside intervention, whether a chemical or physical change is one that occurs by itself under specific conditions, without continuous input of energy from outside the system.

Example: The rusting of iron is an example of a process that is spontaneous but very slow.

Non-spontaneous process means the process states immediately and it takes a very short duration to occur. But spontaneous process does not mean that it will take short duration.  It means that given enough time the process will happen by itself.

The ignition of gasoline is an example of a process that is not spontaneous but very fast.

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Chapter 20 Solutions

Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change

Ch. 20.3 - Prob. 20.6AFPCh. 20.3 - Prob. 20.6BFPCh. 20.3 - Prob. 20.7AFPCh. 20.3 - Prob. 20.7BFPCh. 20.3 - Prob. 20.8AFPCh. 20.3 - Prob. 20.8BFPCh. 20.3 - Prob. B20.1PCh. 20.3 - Nonspontaneous processes like muscle contraction,...Ch. 20.4 - Use Appendix B to find K at 298 K for the...Ch. 20.4 - Use the given value of K to calculate ΔG° at 298 K...Ch. 20.4 - Prob. 20.10AFPCh. 20.4 - Prob. 20.10BFPCh. 20.4 - At 298 K, ΔG° = −33.5 kJ/mol for the formation of...Ch. 20.4 - Prob. 20.11BFPCh. 20 - Prob. 20.1PCh. 20 - Distinguish between the terms spontaneous and...Ch. 20 - State the first law of thermodynamics in terms of...Ch. 20 - State qualitatively the relationship between...Ch. 20 - Why is ΔSvap of a substance always larger than...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.6PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.7PCh. 20 - Which of these processes are spontaneous? (a)...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.9PCh. 20 - Which of these processes are spontaneous? (a)...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.11PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.12PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.13PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.14PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.15PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.16PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.17PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.18PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.19PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.20PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.21PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.22PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.23PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.24PCh. 20 - Predict which substance has greater molar entropy....Ch. 20 - Without consulting Appendix B, arrange each group...Ch. 20 - Without consulting Appendix B, arrange each group...Ch. 20 - Without consulting Appendix B, arrange each group...Ch. 20 - Without consulting Appendix B, arrange each group...Ch. 20 - In the reaction depicted in the molecular scenes,...Ch. 20 - Describe the equilibrium condition in terms of the...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.32PCh. 20 - For each reaction, predict the sign and find the...Ch. 20 - For each reaction, predict the sign and find the...Ch. 20 - Find for the combustion of ethane (C2H6) to...Ch. 20 - Find for the combustion of methane to carbon...Ch. 20 - Find for the reaction of nitrogen monoxide with...Ch. 20 - Find for the combustion of ammonia to nitrogen...Ch. 20 - Find for the formation of Cu2O(s) from its...Ch. 20 - Find for the formation of HI(g) from its...Ch. 20 - Find for the formation of CH3OH(l) from its...Ch. 20 - Find for the formation of N2O(g) from its...Ch. 20 - Sulfur dioxide is released in the combustion of...Ch. 20 - Oxyacetylene welding is used to repair metal...Ch. 20 - What is the advantage of calculating free energy...Ch. 20 - Given that ΔGsys = −TΔSuniv, explain how the sign...Ch. 20 - Is an endothermic reaction more likely to be...Ch. 20 - Explain your answers to each of the following for...Ch. 20 - With its components in their standard states, a...Ch. 20 - How can ΔS° for a reaction be relatively...Ch. 20 - Calculate ΔG° for each reaction using ...Ch. 20 - Calculate ΔG° for each reaction using ...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.53PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.54PCh. 20 - Consider the oxidation of carbon...Ch. 20 - Consider the combustion of butane gas: Predict...Ch. 20 - For the gaseous reaction of xenon and fluorine to...Ch. 20 - For the gaseous reaction of carbon monoxide and...Ch. 20 - One reaction used to produce small quantities of...Ch. 20 - A reaction that occurs in the internal combustion...Ch. 20 - As a fuel, H2(g) produces only nonpolluting H2O(g)...Ch. 20 - The U.S. government requires automobile fuels to...Ch. 20 - If K << 1 for a reaction, what do you know about...Ch. 20 - How is the free energy change of a process related...Ch. 20 - The scenes and the graph relate to the reaction of...Ch. 20 - What is the difference between ΔG° and ΔG? Under...Ch. 20 - Calculate K at 298 K for each reaction: MgCO3(s) ⇌...Ch. 20 - Calculate ΔG° at 298 K for each reaction: 2H2S(g)...Ch. 20 - Calculate K at 298 K for each reaction: HCN(aq) +...Ch. 20 - Calculate ΔG° at 298 K for each reaction: 2NO(g) +...Ch. 20 - Use ΔH° and ΔS° values for the following process...Ch. 20 - Use ΔH° and ΔS° values to find the temperature at...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.73PCh. 20 - Use Appendix B to determine the Ksp of CaF2. Ch. 20 - For the reaction I2(g) + Cl2(g) ⇌ 2ICl(g),...Ch. 20 - For the reaction CaCO3(s) ⇌ CaO(s) + CO2(g),...Ch. 20 - The Ksp of PbCl2 is 1.7×10−5 at 25°C. What is ΔG°?...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.78PCh. 20 - The equilibrium constant for the...Ch. 20 - The formation constant for the reaction Ni2+(aq) +...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.81PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.82PCh. 20 - High levels of ozone (O3) cause rubber to...Ch. 20 - A BaSO4 slurry is ingested before the...Ch. 20 - According to advertisements, “a diamond is...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.86PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.87PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.88PCh. 20 - Is each statement true or false? If false, correct...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.90PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.91PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.92PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.93PCh. 20 - Write a balanced equation for the gaseous...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.95PCh. 20 - Hydrogenation is the addition of H2 to double (or...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.97PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.98PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.99PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.100PCh. 20 - From the following reaction and data, find (a) S°...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.102PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.103PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.104PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.105PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.106PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.107PCh. 20 - Consider the formation of ammonia: N2(g) + 3H2(g)...Ch. 20 - Kyanite, sillimanite, and andalusite all have the...Ch. 20 - Prob. 20.110PCh. 20 - Prob. 20.111P
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