delta vs. delta naught






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Rachel Yu 1G
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delta vs. delta naught

Postby Rachel Yu 1G » Tue Feb 18, 2020 3:21 pm

What is the difference between delta G, H, and S versus delta G naught, H naught, and S naught?

Vicki Liu 2L
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Re: delta vs. delta naught

Postby Vicki Liu 2L » Tue Feb 18, 2020 3:23 pm

The naught simply indicates that the values of G, H, and S are measured at STP conditions (1 atm and 273 K).

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Re: delta vs. delta naught

Postby Aman Sankineni 2L » Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:51 pm

The difference between the two is that delta G naught is at standard conditions. The reason Professor Lavelle emphasized it is because delta G naught is always the same because it is referring to when the reactants/products are at standard temperature/pressure. As the rxn goes towards equilibrium, delta G (without the naught) changes because the rxn is proceeding. So as the chemical rxn approaches equilibrium, delta G (without the naught) approaches zero. However, delta G naught remains the same because it is still referring to when the rxn is at standard conditions. I hope that helped!

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Re: delta vs. delta naught

Postby Kallista McCarty 1C » Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:43 pm

The naught symbolizes standard temperature and pressure (STP)


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