The Standard Gibbs Free Energy of Formation of ________ Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

The standard Gibbs free energy of formation of ________ is zero.
(a) H₂O (l)
(b) O(g)
(c) CL₂(g)

• A)(a)only
• B)(b)only
• C)(c)only
• D)(b)and (c)
• E)(a), (b), and (c)

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Definitions:

Explicit Costs

Direct payments made to others in the course of running a business, such as wages, rent, and materials.

Accounting Profits

The net earnings of a company as calculated by subtracting total expenses from gross revenue, according to accepted accounting principles.

Economic Profit

The difference between a firm's total revenue and its total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, reflecting the financial gain exceeding the opportunity cost of resources used.

Accounting Profit

Net income of a company is determined by deducting total expenses from total revenues, in line with established accounting norms.