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The discussion revolves around the relationships between thermodynamic quantities such as enthalpy (H), internal energy (U), entropy (S), and Gibbs free energy (G) in the context of chemical reactions. Participants explore the implications of these relationships under constant temperature and pressure conditions, particularly focusing on the confusion surrounding the equality and differences between ΔH, TΔS, and ΔG.

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  • Some participants derive the relationship dU=TdS-pdV and express confusion about how this leads to dH=TdS+Vdp under constant temperature and pressure.
  • One participant questions why ΔH does not equal TΔS in the context of a specific chemical reaction, despite both being evaluated at constant temperature and pressure.
  • Another participant clarifies that ΔH is defined through changes in chemical composition and that ΔG can be expressed in terms of ΔH and TΔS.
  • There is a discussion about the importance of specifying reaction conditions, such as temperature and pressure, when interpreting thermodynamic values.
  • One participant emphasizes that TΔS represents energy flow rather than heat flow, suggesting a distinction in how these quantities should be understood in the context of the reaction.
  • Participants note that the number of molecules on the reactant and product sides of the reaction affects the entropy change, which is relevant to the discussion of ΔS.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the relationships between ΔH, TΔS, and ΔG, with no consensus reached on the interpretation of these quantities in the context of the chemical reaction discussed. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of these relationships under the specified conditions.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight the need for clarity regarding the definitions and conditions under which thermodynamic quantities are evaluated, including the potential influence of latent heat and standard conditions on the values of ΔH and ΔG.

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I would like to know if someone here can help sort out my confusion...

It is easy to derive that
dU=TdS-pdV (no particle exchange)

Then enthalpy H=U+pV

will imply dH=TdS+Vdp

That means under a constant temperature (dT=0) and constant pressure (dp=0) situation

dH=TdS>(=) dQ

Why is it then that if we look at [tex]C_6 H_{12} +6O_2 + 6O_2\rightarrow O_2+6H_2O[/tex]
[tex]\Delta H=-2803kJ/mol[/tex]
[tex]\Delta G=-2879kJ/mol[/tex]
[tex]T\Delta S=77.2 kJ/mol[/tex]

(all above data are obtained at constant temperature and pressure)

now WHy is it that [tex]\Delta H =/= T\Delta S[/tex]...
but that [tex]\Delta G= \Delta H- T\Delta S[/tex] which i know will hold generally but should reduce to [tex]\Delta G= 0[/tex] under (dT=0, dp=0) when no other work done excluding expansion work...

I thought that [tex]\Delta H[/tex] should be the heat flow in a constant temperature and pressure process...
but in this case why is the heat flow [tex]T\Delta S=77.2 kJ/mol[/tex] instead...
 
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calculus_jy said:
I would like to know if someone here can help sort out my confusion...

It is easy to derive that
dU=TdS-pdV (no particle exchange)

... and no chemical reaction. What is the definition of quantities like [tex]\Delta H[/tex]?
 


"... and no chemical reaction. "

why is that...
H=U+PV
[tex]\Delta H=T\Delta S+V \Delta p[/tex]?
 


[tex]\Delta[/tex] does not mean difference, here but [tex]\Delta X=\sum_i \nu_i \partial X /\partial n_i|_{p,T}[/tex], for an arbitrary quantity X where [tex]n_i[/tex] is the amount of reactant i and [tex]\nu_i[/tex] is the stochiometric coefficient in the reaction equation, e.g. 6 for H20 and -1 for C6H12 in the reaction you consider.
You have to start from the general equation
[tex] dU=TdS-pdV+\sum_i \mu_i dn_i[/tex].
When all changes of n_i are due to one chemical reaction taking place, this can be written as:

[tex]dU=TdS -pdV +\Delta G d\xi[/tex]
where [tex]d\xi=dn_i/\nu_i[/tex] is the change of reaction number.
The [tex]\Delta G[/tex] follows from [tex]\mu_i=\partial U/\partial n_i|_{V,S}=\partial G/\partial n_i|_{p,T}[/tex].
Now with U, S and V being considered as depending on variables T, p and [tex]\xi[/tex],
we obtain:
[tex]\Delta U=\partial U/\partial \xi|_{p,T}=T \Delta S -p\Delta V +\Delta G[/tex] or
[tex]\Delta G =\Delta U+p\Delta V -T\Delta S=\Delta H-T\Delta S[/tex] .
 


Hello, calculus_jnr.

Whenever you quote figures such as you have done you should always also state the reaction temperature.

This is particularly important in this case as one of the products is water.
Depending upon the final state of the products, (ie temperature) you may need to allow for latent heat in your calculations.
 


Also I suppose that the values of [tex]\Delta H[/tex], [tex]\Delta G[/tex] etc refer to standard conditions where the concentrations (or better activities) are 1 mol/l and partial pressure is 1 atm. This does not correspond to chemical equilibrium whence [tex]\Delta G \ne 0[/tex].
 


A small point first.

T[tex]\Delta[/tex]S is energy flow, not heat flow

In your reaction the LHS has 13 molecules aand the RHS has 7. So there is a definite entropy change.

As I said previously the actual change will also depend upon the state of the reaction products.
 


Studiot said:
A small point first.

T[tex]\Delta[/tex]S is energy flow, not heat flow

In your reaction the LHS has 13 molecules aand the RHS has 7. So there is a definite entropy change.

As I said previously the actual change will also depend upon the state of the reaction products.

Whatever flow T[tex]\Delta[/tex]S is, it is not heat flow, as you said.
[tex]\delta Q+\delta W=dU=TdS -pdV+\Delta G d\xi[/tex]
If T=const, p=const then [tex]dS(T,P,\xi)=\Delta S d\xi[/tex].
If furthermore
[tex]\delta W=-pdV[/tex]
then
[tex]\delta Q =dU+pdV=dH=TdS+\Delta G d\xi=T\Delta S d\xi +(\Delta H -T\Delta S)d\xi=\Delta H d\xi.[/tex]
 
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