When a balanced chemical equation is written in the opposite direction
CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics
Problem
When a balanced chemical equation is written in the opposite direction, how do the standard Gibbs free energy change, ΔG∘, and the equilibrium constant, K, for the reaction change?
(a) ΔG∘ remains the same sign, and K is inverted.
(b) ΔG∘ changes sign, and K remains unchanged.
(c) ΔG∘ changes sign, and K is inverted.
(d) ΔG∘ changes sign, and K is squared.