Question

Part A Find ΔS∘ for the reaction between nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas to form ammonia: 12N2(g)+32H2(g)→NH3(g) Express your answer using one decimal place. ΔS∘Δ S ∘ = J/K Previous Answer Request Answer Incorrect; Try Again; 3 attempts remaining Part B Complete previous part(s) Provide Feedback

Answer 1

Answer:

$\Delta S^{0}$ for the given reaction is -99.4 J/K

Explanation:

Balanced reaction: $\frac{1}{2}N_{2}(g)+\frac{3}{2}H_{2}(g)\rightarrow NH_{3}(g)$

$\Delta S^{0}=[1mol\times S^{0}(NH_{3})_{g}]-[\frac{1}{2}mol\times S^{0}(N_{2})_{g}]-[\frac{3}{2}mol\times S^{0}(H_{2})_{g}]$

where $S^{0}$ represents standard entropy.

Plug in all the standard entropy values from available literature in the above equation:

$\Delta S^{0}=[1mol\times 192.45\frac{J}{mol.K}]-[\frac{1}{2}mol\times 191.61\frac{J}{mol.K}]-[\frac{3}{2}mol\times 130.684\frac{J}{mol.K}]=-99.4J/K$

So, $\Delta S^{0}$ for the given reaction is -99.4 J/K