For the Reaction N₂(g)+ 2 O₂(g)→ 2 NO₂(g),ΔH° = 66

question 148

Essay

For the reaction N₂(g)+ 2 O₂(g)→ 2 NO₂(g),ΔH° = 66.4 kJ/mol and ΔS° = -121.5 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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