1. Spontaneity of Methanol Combustion
Chemistry StudentBackground
A student needs to verify if the combustion of methanol is spontaneous at room temperature (298.15 K).
Problem
Manually calculating ΔG and converting entropy units from J/mol·K to kJ/mol·K is prone to calculation errors.
How to use
Set the mode to 'Find ΔG, K, and spontaneity', enter -726.4 for Enthalpy (ΔH), -181 for Entropy (ΔS), and 298.15 for Temperature in Kelvin.
Mode: Find ΔG, Enthalpy (ΔH): -726.4 kJ/mol, Entropy (ΔS): -181 J/mol·K, Temperature: 298.15 KOutcome
The calculator outputs ΔG = -672.435 kJ/mol, indicating the reaction is highly spontaneous, with a very large equilibrium constant K.