Calculating ∆G for the Formation of Phosphorus Trichloride

In summary, the task is to calculate the value of ∆G for the formation of 1 mol of phosphorus trichloride from its constituent elements. The equation given is P2(g) + 3 Cl2(g) ---> 2 PCl3(g). The attempt at a solution involved using the equation ∆G = ∆H - T∆S and determining the values of ∆H and ∆S to be -725.2 kJ and 263.6 J/K respectively. However, the temperature to be used in the equation is not specified. The thermodynamic quantities were obtained at 25 degrees Celsius, but it is unclear if this is the appropriate temperature to use.
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Homework Statement

Calculate the value of Go for the formation of 1 mol of phosphorus trichloride from its constituent elements:

P2(g) + 3 Cl2(g) ---> 2 PCl3(g)



The attempt at a solution

I thought of trying delta G = delta H - T deltaS , but I'm lost on where to start.



Thank you
 
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* Calculate the value of ∆G for the formation of 1 mol of phosphorus trichloride from its constituent elements

Sorry, typed in Go instead of ∆G.

I figured out ∆H and ∆S already (not sure if it's correct)

∆H = -725.2 kJ
∆S = 263.6 J/K

but in the equation ∆G = ∆H - T∆S I'm not sure what the temperature is suppose to be. I got the thermodynamic quantities at 25 degrees Celsius, do I use that as T even though it doesn't state the temperature in the question?

Thanks
 
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FAQ: Calculating ∆G for the Formation of Phosphorus Trichloride

What is the formula for calculating delta G?

The formula for calculating delta G is: ΔG = ΔH - TΔS, where ΔH is the change in enthalpy, T is the temperature in Kelvin, and ΔS is the change in entropy.

2. How is delta G related to spontaneity?

Delta G is related to spontaneity through the equation ΔG = ΔH - TΔS. If ΔG is negative, then the reaction is spontaneous. If ΔG is positive, then the reaction is non-spontaneous. If ΔG is equal to zero, then the reaction is at equilibrium.

3. What does a negative delta G value indicate?

A negative delta G value indicates that the reaction is spontaneous and will proceed in the forward direction. This means that the products have a lower free energy than the reactants, and the reaction will release energy.

4. How does temperature affect the value of delta G?

Temperature affects the value of delta G through the ΔS term in the equation ΔG = ΔH - TΔS. As temperature increases, the value of TΔS also increases, which can cause a non-spontaneous reaction to become spontaneous.

5. Can the value of delta G be negative at all temperatures?

No, the value of delta G can only be negative at temperatures above absolute zero (0 K). At 0 K, the ΔS term in the equation ΔG = ΔH - TΔS becomes 0, making ΔG equal to ΔH. Therefore, reactions with a positive enthalpy change will always have a positive delta G value at 0 K.

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