In class we derived the Gibbs energy of mixing for a binary mixture of perfect gases. We also discussed that the same result is
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Answer:
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Explanation:
Free energy of mixing = ΔGmix = Gf - Gi
attached below is the required derivation of the
<u>a) Molar Gibbs energy of mixing</u>
ΔGmix = Gf - Gi
hence : ΔGmix = ∩RT ( X1 In X1 + X2 In X2 + X3 In X3 + ------- )
<u>b) molar excess Gibbs energy of mixing</u>
Ni = chemical potential of gas
fi = Fugacity
N°i = Chemical potential of gas when Fugacity = 1
ΔG = RT In ( a2 / a1 )
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