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CHM 101 Chemical Thermodynamics Objective Question

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Calculate ΔS° for the reaction N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) → 2NH₃(g) using S°(NH₃) = 192.5, S°(N₂) = 191.5, S°(H₂) = 130.6 J/mol·K.
Options
A +198.3 J/mol·K
B -198.3 J/mol·K
Correct Answer
C +385.0 J/mol·K
D -385.0 J/mol·K
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

ΔS° = 2(192.5) - [191.5 + 3(130.6)] = 385.0 - [191.5 + 391.8] = 385.0 - 583.3 = -198.3 J/mol·K.

Hint

The notes provide this exact calculation.

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