Question

. A saturated solution of Ag2SO4 at 25°C contains 0.032 M Ag+ ions. From this information, estimate the ΔG°rxn for the dissolution of silver sulfate at 25°C. (1) 17 kJ/mol (2) 20 kJ/mol (3) 27 kJ/mol (4) 32 kJ/mol (5) 35 kJ/mol

Answer 1

Answer:

20 kJ/mol

Explanation:

From ∆G°= -RTlnK

But

Ag2SO4(s)<----------->2Ag+(aq) + SO4^2-(aq)

Ksp= [2Ag+]^2 [SO4^2-]

But Ag+ = 0.032M

Ksp= (2×0.032)^2 (0.032)

Ksp= 1.31072×10^-4

∆G°= -RTlnK

∆G°= -(8.314× 298×(-8.93976))= 20KJmol-1( to the nearest KJ)