Give a Brief Explanation of the Thermodynamics of the Chelate $\to$

question 69

Essay

Give a brief explanation of the thermodynamics of the chelate effect in terms of enthalpy,entropy,and free energy.For example,Co(NH₃)₆³⁺(aq)+ 3 en(aq) $\to$ Co(en)₃³⁺(aq)+ 6 NH₃(aq)is spontaneous.Why?

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Definitions:

Asexually

The process by which an organism can reproduce and generate offspring without the need for a mating partner, resulting in a genetic clone of the parent.

Suckers

An organ in some animals specialized for adhesion, or a shoot from the base of a plant stem that can develop into a new plant.

Corms

Short, vertical, swollen underground plant stems that serve as storage organs to survive winter or dry months and to propagate new plants.

Germination

The process by which a plant grows from a seed or similar structure.