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Lecture 9 : G, Q, and K The Meaning of G Reading: Zumdahl 10.10, 10.11, 10.12 Outline –Relating G to Q –Relating G to K –A descriptive example of G
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The Second Law The Second Law: there is always an increase in the entropy of the universe. From our definitions of system and surroundings: S universe = S system + S surroundings
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Defining G Recall, the second law of thermodynamics: S univ = S total = S system + S surr Also recall: S surr = - H sys /T Then S total = S system - H sys /T S total = -T S system + H sys
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Defining G (cont.) We then define: G = -T S total Then: Or G = H - T S G = -T S sys + H sys G = The Gibbs Free Energy w/ P const
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Relating G to Q Recall from Lecture 6: S = R ln ( final / initial ) For the expansion of a gas final Volume
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Relating G to Q (cont.) Given this relationship S = R ln (V final /V initial )
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Relating G to Q (cont.) This equation tells us what the change in entropy will be for a change in concentration away from standard state. Entropy change for process occurring under standard conditions Additional term for change in concentration. (1 atm, 298 K)(P ≠ 1 atm)
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Relating G to Q (cont.) How does this relate to G?
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Relating G to Q (cont.) Generalizing to a multicomponent reaction: Where
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Relating G to Q (cont.)
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An Example Determine G rxn at 298 K for: C 2 H 4 (g) + H 2 O(l) C 2 H 5 OH(l) where P C2H4 = 0.5 atm (others at standard state) G° rxn = -6 kJ/mol (from Lecture 9)
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An Example (cont.) C 2 H 4 (g) + H 2 O(l) C 2 H 5 OH(l) G rxn = -6 kJ/mol + (8.314 J/mol.K)(298K)ln(2) = -4.3 kJ/mol
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G and K The Reaction Quotient (Q) corresponds to a situation where the concentrations of reactants and products are not those at equilibrium. At equilibrium, we have K. What is the relationship between G and K?
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G and K (cont.) At equilibrium, G rxn = 0 0K 0 = G° rxn +RTln(K) G° rxn = -RTln(K)
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G and K (cont.) Let’s look at the interaction between G° and K G° rxn = -RTln(K) If G° < 0 then > 1 Products are favored over reactants
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G and K (cont.) Let’s look at the interaction between G° and K G° rxn = -RTln(K) If G° = 0 then = 1 Products and reactants are equally favored
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G and K (cont.) Let’s look at the interaction between G° and K G° rxn = -RTln(K) If G° > 0 then < 1 Reactants are favored over products
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Temperature Dependence of K We now have two definitions for G° G° rxn = -RTln(K)= H° - T S° Rearranging: y = m x + b Plot of ln(K) vs 1/T is a straight line
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T Dependence of K (cont.) If we measure K as a function of T, we can determine H° by determining the slope of the line slope intercept
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T Dependence of K (cont.) Once we know the T dependence of K, we can predict K at another temperature: - the van’t Hoff equation.
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An Example For the following reaction : CO(g) + 2H 2 (g) CH 3 OH(l) G° = -29 kJ/mol What is K at 340 K? First, what is K eq when T = 298 K? G° rxn = -RTln(K) = -29 kJ/mol ln(K 298 ) = (-29 kJ/mol) -(8.314 J/mol.K)(298K) = 11.7 K 298 = 1.2 x 10 5
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An Example (cont.) Next, to use the van’t Hoff Eq., we need H° CO(g) + 2H 2 (g) CH 3 OH(l) H f °(CO(g)) = -110.5 kJ/mol H f °(H 2 (g)) = 0 H f °(CH 3 OH(l)) = -239 kJ/mol H° rxn = H° f (products) - H° f (reactants) = H° f (CH 3 OH(l)) - H° f (CO(g)) = -239 kJ - (-110.5 kJ) = -128.5 kJ
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An Example (cont.) With H°, we’re ready for the van’t Hoff Eq. K 340 = 2.0 x 10 3 Why is K reduced? Reaction is Exothermic. Increase T, Shift Eq. To React. K eq will then decrease
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An Example For the following reaction at 298 K: HBrO(aq) + H 2 O(l) BrO - (aq) + H 3 O + (aq) w/ K a = 2.3 x 10 -9 What is G° rxn ? G° rxn = -RTln(K) = -RTln(2.3 x 10 -9 ) = 49.3 kJ/mol
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An Example (cont.) What is G rxn when pH = 5, [BrO - ] = 0.1 M, and [HBrO] = 0.2 M ? HBrO(aq) + H 2 O(l) BrO - (aq) + H 3 O + (aq)
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An Example (cont.) Then: = 49.3 kJ/mol + (8.314 J/mol.K)(298 K)ln(5 x 10 -6 ) = 19.1 kJ/mol G rxn < G° rxn “shifting” reaction towards products
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A Descriptive Example Consider the following gas-phase equilibrium: OClO (g) ClOO (g) Now, G rxn = G° rxn +RTln(Q) = -RTln(K) + RTln(Q) = RTln(Q/K)
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A Descriptive Example (cont.) OClO (g)ClOO (g) From inspection, G rxn = RTln(Q/K) If Q/K < 1 G rxn < 0 If Q/K > 1 G rxn > 0 OClO (g)ClOO (g) OClO (g)ClOO (g) If Q/K = 1 G rxn = 0 equilibrium
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A Descriptive Example (cont.) K = 0.005 G rxn = RTln(Q/K) G° rxn = -RTln(K) = 13.1 kJ/mol Let’s start the rxn off with 5 atm of OClO and 0.005 atm of ClOO. = RTln(.001/.005) = RTln(.2) = -1.6RT < 0 G rxn < 0, reaction is proceeding towards products Q = P ClOO /P OClO =.001
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A Descriptive Example (cont.) G rxn = RTln(Q/K) Let’s start the rxn off with 5 atm. of ClOO and 0.5 atm of OClO. = RTln(10/0.005) = RTln(2000) >> 0 G rxn > 0, reaction is proceeding towards reactants Q = P ClOO /P OClO = 10
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A Descriptive Example (cont.) Where is equilibrium? Back to Chem 142 OClO (g)ClOO (g) P init (atm)5 0.005 P equil. (atm)5 - x 0.005 + x x = 0.02 P OClO = 5 -.02 = 4.98 atm P ClOO = 0.025 atm
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A Descriptive Example (cont.) G rxn = RTln(Q/K) K = RTln(1) = 0 equilibrium. Pictorally: “Amount” of OClO Present
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