Consider the following reaction at 298 K: 2C (graphite) + O2 (g) >>> 2CO (g) Delta H = -110.5 kJ

Consider the following reaction at 298 K:
2C (graphite) + O2 (g) >>> 2CO (g) Delta H = -110.5 kJ

Calculate:

  • Delta S(sys) J/K
  • Delta S (surr) J/K
  • Delta S (Univ) J/K

Answer:

The given reaction is as follows:
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Calculate the entropy change of the system as follows:
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Calculate the entropy change of the surroundings as follows:
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Calculate the entropy change of the universe as follows:
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