Calculate the standard free energy change (kJ/mol) for the reaction shown at a temperature of 298.15 K using the information provided. Reaction AHrxn (kJ/mol) ASrxn (J/mol-K) 2 Hg(1) + 02(g) → 2 HgO(s) (red) -181.7 -216.4

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Calculate the standard free energy change (kJ/mol) for the reaction shown at a
temperature of 298.15 K using the information provided.
Reaction
AHrxn (kJ/mol)
ASrxn (J/mol-K)
2 Hg(1) + O2(g) → 2 HgO(s) (red)
-181.7
-216.4
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