Relation between Q and Gibbs Free Energy
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Relation between Q and Gibbs Free Energy
If the reaction quotient (Q) is greater than the equilibrium constant what does that indicate for Gibbs free energy?
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Re: Relation between Q and Gibbs Free Energy
Artin Allahverdian 2H wrote:Greater than 0 because it will be non spontaneous
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Re: Relation between Q and Gibbs Free Energy
To clarify if Q>K the reaction would want to shift in the reverse way to make more reactants in order to reach K. Since this will make the reverse rxn more favorable than the forward rxn, the forward rxn will not be spontaneous, and thus, delta G is 0.
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Re: Relation between Q and Gibbs Free Energy
Artin Allahverdian 2H wrote:To clarify if Q>K the reaction would want to shift in the reverse way to make more reactants in order to reach K. Since this will make the reverse rxn more favorable than the forward rxn, the forward rxn will not be spontaneous, and thus, delta G is 0.
That’s very helpful! Thanks again
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