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Lab: Calorimetry and Specific Heat — Unit test

Question 15 • Chemistry A.1 - F26 - Jacob Metsker

The equation CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g) shows the decomposition of calcium carbonate. H = 178.3 kJ/mol, and S = 160.5 J/(molK). The free energy change for the reaction is 130.5 kJ/mol. Which correctly states the temperature at which the reaction took place and whether the reaction is spontaneous or nonspontaneous? Use G = H – TS.

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Answer
A
0.30 K, spontaneous
B
1.92 K, spontaneous
C
297.8 K, nonspontaneous
D
1,924 K, nonspontaneous