Questions and Answers
Thermodynamics deals with the energy relation between the reactants and the ______ products of a reaction.
mechanism
A reaction is spontaneous if, AG is ______.
negative
A reaction is non-spontaneous if, AG is ______.
positive
A reaction is at equilibrium if, AG is ______.
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Chemical kinetics provides information about the ______ and the mechanism for the conversion of reactants into products.
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Study Notes
Thermodynamics
- Examines energy relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions.
- Does not detail the steps or rate to reach final products.
- Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG) indicates spontaneity of a reaction:
- ΔG < 0: Reaction is spontaneous.
- ΔG = 0: System is at equilibrium.
- ΔG > 0: Reaction is non-spontaneous.
Chemical Kinetics
- Focuses on the rate at which reactants convert to products.
- Complements thermodynamics by providing insight into the reaction mechanisms.
- Understanding reaction rates is crucial for predicting how quickly equilibrium is achieved.
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Explore the essential concepts of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics in this quiz. Understand how Gibbs Free Energy indicates the spontaneity of reactions, and learn about the factors affecting reaction rates. This quiz will help you grasp the relationship between energy changes and reaction mechanisms.
