Gibbs Free Energy/Enthelpy/Entropy Question

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The discussion revolves around calculating the Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG°) for a specific reaction at 533 K using the provided enthalpy (ΔH°) and entropy (ΔS°) values. The initial calculations for ΔH° and ΔS° were presented, but the resulting ΔG° was incorrectly calculated as positive. Participants emphasized the importance of correctly summing the enthalpy and entropy values based on the reaction coefficients. There is a suggestion to double-check the entropy calculation, as discrepancies may arise from significant digits or calculation errors. The correct ΔG° should ultimately be negative, indicating a spontaneous reaction.
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Homework Statement



Assume that ΔH° and ΔS° are independent of temperature. Calculate ΔG° for the following reaction at 533 K.

2Cu(+)(aq) ----> Cu(s) + Cu(2+)(aq)

Cu(2+)(aq) enthalpy (H) of formation = 64.77 kJ mol^-1; molar entropy (S) = -99.6 J K^-1 mol^-1
Cu(s) enthalpy (H) of formation = 0 kJ/mol; molar entropy (S) = 33.15 J K^-1 mol^-1
Cu(+)aq enthalpy (H) of formation = 71.67 kJ/mol; molar entropy (S) = 40.6 J K^-1 mol^-1

Homework Equations



ΔG = ΔH - TΔS

The Attempt at a Solution



ΔH = (64.77) + 0 - 2(71.67) = -78.57 kJ mol^-1
ΔS = (33.15) + -99.6 -2(40.6) = -.14765 kJ K^-1 mol^-1

ΔG = ΔH - TΔS
= -78.57 - 533(-.14765)
= .12745 = wrong

I know I'm messing up somewhere because the correct answer is negative.
 
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To find the enthalpy of formation and entropy of formation its the summation of products minus the summation of the reactants, each multiplied by their respective coefficients. Double check your entropy calculation.
 
Ki-nana18 said:
To find the enthalpy of formation and entropy of formation its the summation of products minus the summation of the reactants, each multiplied by their respective coefficients. Double check your entropy calculation.

I'm still getting -147.65 J K^-1 mol^-1, or -.14765 kJ K^-1 mol^-1.
 
Significant digits perhaps?
 
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