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A reaction has an enthalpy change (ΔH) of -100 kJ and an entropy change (ΔS) of 250 J/K. Calculate the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG) at 350 K.
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Thermodynamics (A-level only)
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A reaction has an enthalpy change (ΔH) of -100 kJ and an entropy change (ΔS) of 250 J/K. Calculate the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG) at 350 K.
Answer
-100 kJ. This answer is anchored to Entropy and Gibbs free energy (A-level only). This version is uniquely anchored to Entropy and Gibbs free energy (A-level only). Retrieval anchor: A-level cue 3f4c12b5.
Explanation
-100 kJ. This answer is anchored to Entropy and Gibbs free energy (A-level only). is correct because it supports the objective: Use ΔG = ΔH - TΔS to calculate Gibbs free energy change.. The reasoning stays within Entropy and Gibbs free energy (A-level only) and avoids drifting into a similar A-Level Chemistry idea. This item is treated as conceptual revision rather than a formal calculation item because the validated answer is an explanation or option choice, not a worked numerical response.
Common mistake
Incorrect Use of Temperature Units
Students often forget to convert temperature from Celsius to Kelvin when using the Gibbs free energy equation ΔG = ΔH - TΔS.
Always convert the temperature to Kelvin by adding 273.15 to the Celsius value before substituting into the equation. For example, if the temperature is 25°C, convert it to Kelvin: T = 25 + 273.15 = 298.15 K. Then, use this value in the Gibbs free energy calculation.
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