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Chapter 2: Q16CP (page 39)

What is the free energy change for a reaction at equilibrium?

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Therefore, the system does not workon its surroundings, there isno net change in the system's free energy.

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01

Gibb’s free energy

Gibbs free energy, often known as free energy, is a thermodynamic potential that aids in the calculation of maximum reversible work in a thermodynamic system under constant pressure and temperature. The maximum amount can be reached by a method that is totally reversible.

02

Free energy change at equilibrium

Thermodynamic equilibrium is defined as a situation in which there is no net flow of energy or matterbetween or within systems. When a system is in equilibrium, macroscopic change does not occur.

When a system transitions from its initial to its final state, the work done to the environment by the system is deducted from the work done by pressure forces, resulting in a drop in the free energy of the system.

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