Calculate the entropy change for the reaction: fe2o3(s) +3c(s) -> 2fe(s) + 3co(g)
entropy data:
fe2o3(s): 90 j/k mol
c(s): 5.7 j/k mol
fe(s): 27.2 j/k mol
co(g): 198 j/k mol

ΔS = +541.3Jmol⁻¹K⁻¹

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Standard Entropy of Fe₂O₃ = 90Jmol⁻¹K⁻¹

Standard Entropy of C = 5.7Jmol⁻¹K⁻¹

Standard Entropy of Fe = 27.2Jmol⁻¹K⁻¹

Standard Entropy of CO = 198Jmol⁻¹K⁻¹

To find the entropy change of the reaction, we first write a balanced reaction equation:

                              Fe₂O₃ +  3C →  2Fe + 3CO

To calculate the entropy change of the reaction we simply use the equation below:

      ΔS = ∑S - ∑S

Therefore:

     ΔS = [(2x27.2) + (3x198)] - [(90) + (3x5.7)] = 648.4 - 107.1

                          ΔS = +541.3Jmol⁻¹K⁻¹

you need to take a look at the periodic system in order to sort these elements into pairs that would most likely exhibit similar chemical properties. first, you need to find elements that are found in the same group (groups are vertical in the periodic system), and then to see whether they have the same valence number. if they meet these criteria, they will have similar properties.

the first pair: ne (neon) and kr (krypton), are noble gases found in group 8

the second pair: li (lithium) and k (potassium), found in group 1

the third pair: s (sulfur) and te (tellurium), found in group 6

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