Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Sections 17.1-17.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 853: 33b

Answer

$\Delta$S$_{sys}$ $\lt$ 0 because 2 moles of different gases are being converted to 2 moles of a singular gas. Given that $\Delta$H is greater than 0 and $\Delta$S$_{surr}$ is less than 0, the reaction is non-spontaneous at all temperatures.

Work Step by Step

$\Delta$S$_{sys}$ $\lt$ 0 because 2 moles of different gases are being converted to 2 moles of a singular gas. Given that $\Delta$H is greater than 0 and $\Delta$S$_{surr}$ is less than 0, the reaction is non-spontaneous at all temperatures.
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