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Nov30-11, 12:47 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Calculate Delta G Degree for
2Mg(s) + O2(g) -> 2MgO(s)
2. Relevant equations
Delta G = (Delta G of products - Delta G of reactants)
3. The attempt at a solution
So according to my book's appendix, the dG of Mg is 0, the dG of O2 is 0, and the dG of MgO is -596.6. So I figured the equation would be:
(2*-596.6) - 0, and that was incorrect. Where am I going wrong?
Calculate Delta G Degree for
2Mg(s) + O2(g) -> 2MgO(s)
2. Relevant equations
Delta G = (Delta G of products - Delta G of reactants)
3. The attempt at a solution
So according to my book's appendix, the dG of Mg is 0, the dG of O2 is 0, and the dG of MgO is -596.6. So I figured the equation would be:
(2*-596.6) - 0, and that was incorrect. Where am I going wrong?