Final answer:
To determine ΔG°, the Gibbs free energy equation is used: ΔG = ΔG° + RTlnQ. Substituting the given values and performing calculations give ΔG° as approximately -138.09 kJ/mol.
Step-by-step explanation:
To determine the standard free energy change (ΔG°) for the reaction when ΔG is -138.2 kJ/mol and Q (reaction quotient) is 0.043 at 298 K, we can use the following relationship derived from the Gibbs free energy equation:
ΔG = ΔG° + RTlnQ
Rearranging the formula to solve for ΔG°, we get:
ΔG° = ΔG - RTlnQ
Substitute the given values into the equation:
- ΔG = -138.2 kJ/mol
- R = 8.314 J/mol·K (Note: 1 J = 0.001 kJ)
- T = 298 K
- Q = 0.043
ΔG° = (-138.2 kJ/mol) - (8.314 J/mol·K) × 298 K × ln(0.043) × (1 kJ/1000 J)
First converting R to kJ by multiplying by 0.001:
R = 8.314 J/mol·K × 0.001 kJ/J = 0.008314 kJ/mol·K
Now calculate the term RTlnQ:
RTlnQ = 0.008314 kJ/mol·K × 298 K × ln(0.043) = -0.111 kJ/mol (approximately)
Then we substitute and find ΔG°:
ΔG° = -138.2 kJ/mol - (-0.111 kJ/mol) = -138.09 kJ/mol (approximately)
The standard free energy change for the reaction is approximately -138.09 kJ/mol.