Explanation:
Gibbs free energy (G) is dependent upon the enthalpy (H) , temperature (T) and entropy (S) as shown in the equation below;
ΔG = ΔH − TΔS
The factors affect ΔG of a reaction are given below;
Decrease the Value of G
- Positive ΔH and Positive ΔS at high temperatures.
- Negative ΔH and Negative ΔS at low temperatures.
Would not change the value of G
- Negative values of ΔH and Positive values of ΔS; (at all temperatures, ΔG would be Negative)
- Positive values of ΔH and Negative values of ΔS; (at all temperatures, ΔG would be positive)
Increase the Value of G
- Positive values of ΔH and Positive ΔS at low temperatures.
- Negative ΔH and Negative ΔS at high temperatures.