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Which of the following proces is (are) expected to be spontaneous at higher temperature but non-spontaneous at lower temperature?

A

`N_(2)(g) + 3H_(2)(g) to 2NH_(3)(g)`

B

`H_(2)(g) to 2H(g)`

C

`CO_(2)(g) + C(s) to 2CO(g)` `[DeltaH_(f)^(Theta),m, CO_(2) =-394 kJ//mol, CO = -212 kJ//mol]`

D

`Na(s) to Na^(+)(g) + e^(-)`

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To determine which processes are expected to be spontaneous at higher temperatures but non-spontaneous at lower temperatures, we can use the Gibbs free energy equation: \[ \Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S \] Where: - \(\Delta G\) is the change in Gibbs free energy. - \(\Delta H\) is the change in enthalpy. - \(T\) is the temperature in Kelvin. - \(\Delta S\) is the change in entropy. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand Spontaneity**: For a process to be spontaneous, \(\Delta G\) must be less than zero (\(\Delta G < 0\)). Conversely, for a process to be non-spontaneous, \(\Delta G\) is greater than zero (\(\Delta G > 0\)). 2. **Analyze Conditions for Non-Spontaneity**: - A process is non-spontaneous when: \[ \Delta G > 0 \implies \Delta H - T \Delta S > 0 \] - Rearranging gives: \[ \Delta H > T \Delta S \] - This indicates that at lower temperatures, if \(\Delta H\) is greater than \(T \Delta S\), the process is non-spontaneous. 3. **Identify Conditions for Spontaneity at Higher Temperatures**: - For a process to become spontaneous at higher temperatures, we need: \[ \Delta H < T \Delta S \] - This means that as temperature increases, the \(T \Delta S\) term can outweigh \(\Delta H\), making \(\Delta G\) negative. 4. **Evaluate Each Option**: - **Option A**: Haber Process (exothermic, \(\Delta H < 0\), \(\Delta S < 0\)) - This process is not suitable as both \(\Delta H\) and \(\Delta S\) are negative. - **Option B**: H₂(g) → 2H(g) (atomization, \(\Delta H > 0\), \(\Delta S > 0\)) - This process is suitable as it has positive entropy change and positive enthalpy, which can become spontaneous at higher temperatures. - **Option C**: CO₂(g) + C(s) → 2CO(g) (calculate \(\Delta H\)) - If \(\Delta H < 0\), then it is not suitable since it does not meet the criteria for spontaneity at high temperatures. - **Option D**: Na(s) → Na⁺(g) + e⁻ (ionization, \(\Delta H > 0\), \(\Delta S > 0\)) - This process is also suitable as it has both positive enthalpy and positive entropy, which can become spontaneous at higher temperatures. 5. **Conclusion**: The processes that are spontaneous at higher temperatures but non-spontaneous at lower temperatures are: - **Option B**: H₂(g) → 2H(g) - **Option D**: Na(s) → Na⁺(g) + e⁻ ### Final Answer: The correct options are **B and D**.

To determine which processes are expected to be spontaneous at higher temperatures but non-spontaneous at lower temperatures, we can use the Gibbs free energy equation: \[ \Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S \] Where: - \(\Delta G\) is the change in Gibbs free energy. ...
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