(a) Using data in Appendix \(C\), estimate the temperature at which the free- energy change for the transformation from \(\mathrm{I}_{2}(s)\) to \(\mathrm{I}_{2}(g)\) is zero. (b) Use a reference source, such as Web Elements (www.webelements.com), to find the experimental melting and boiling points of \(I_{2}\). (c) Which of the values in part (b) is closer to the value you obtained in part (a)?

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To find the temperature at which the free-energy change for the transformation from \(I_2(s)\) to \(I_2(g)\) is zero, we use the equation \(T = \frac{\Delta H}{\Delta S}\), where \(\Delta H\) is the enthalpy change and \(\Delta S\) is the entropy change. Using the data from Appendix C, calculate the temperature T. Next, consult a reference source like Web Elements to find the experimental melting and boiling points of iodine. Finally, compare the estimated temperature with the experimental values to determine which one is closer.

Step by step solution

01

Recall the Gibbs free energy change equation

Remember that the gibbs free energy change is given by: \[ \Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S \] Here, \(\Delta H\) is the enthalpy change and \(\Delta S\) is the entropy change.
02

Set the Gibbs free energy change to zero

As the problem asks for the temperature where the free energy change is zero, we will set \(\Delta G\) to 0 and solve for T: \[ 0 = \Delta H - T \Delta S \]
03

Solve for T

Rearrange the equation and solve for T: \[ T = \frac{\Delta H}{\Delta S} \]
04

Use the data from Appendix C

Find the enthalpy change (\(\Delta H\)) and entropy change (\(\Delta S\)) for the transformation from solid iodine to gaseous iodine in Appendix C.
05

Calculate the temperature

Plug the values of \(\Delta H\) and \(\Delta S\) into the equation: \[ T = \frac{\Delta H}{\Delta S} \] Calculate the temperature T. #b. Find the experimental melting and boiling points#
06

Consult a reference source

Go to a reliable reference source, such as Web Elements (www.webelements.com), to find the experimental melting and boiling points of iodine (I2). #c. Compare the estimated temperature with the experimental values#
07

Identify the closer value

Compare the estimated temperature obtained in part a with the experimental melting and boiling points found in part b to decide which one is closer.

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