For the Reaction N₂(g)+ O₂(g)→ 2NO(g),ΔH° = 180

question 7

Essay

For the reaction N₂(g)+ O₂(g)→ 2NO(g),ΔH° = 180.4 kJ/mol and ΔS° = 24.9 J/K.Is there a temperature at which the spontaneity of this reaction be changed,either from spontaneous to nonspontaneous or nonspontaneous to spontaneous? If so,estimate the temperature.

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