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ENTROPY &
FREE ENERGY
A guide for A level students
KNOCKHARDY PUBLISHING
2015
SPECIFICATIONS
ENTHALPY CHANGES
INTRODUCTION
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selected topics at AS and A2 level Chemistry. It is based on the requirements of
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be used for classroom teaching if an interactive white board is available.
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ENTROPY
CONTENTS
• Spontaneous changes
• Free enthalpy and entropy
• Second Law of Thermodynamics
• Change of state
• Is a reaction spontaneous? - worked examples
FREE ENERGY & ENTROPY
SPONTANEOUS CHANGES
- occur in one particular direction and not the other
- take place without the need for work
Exothermic reactions are usually spontaneous

- this is because they go from higher to lower enthalpy
SPONTANEOUS CHANGES

However ...
Why should reactions with a positive H value take place spontaneously ?
(some salts dissolve readily in water and the solution gets colder, not hotter)
ENDOTHERMIC
Energy is put in to
overcome the
electrostatic
attraction between
ions
SPONTANEOUS CHANGES

However ...
ENDOTHERMIC EXOTHERMIC
Energy is put in to Energy is released

overcome the as the ions are
electrostatic attracted to polar
attraction between water molecules
ions
SPONTANEOUS CHANGES

However ...
ENDOTHERMIC EXOTHERMIC
If the energy released when the ions dissolve is less than that put in to break up the lattice, the
overall process will be ENDOTHERMIC and the temperature of the solution will drop.
SPONTANEOUS CHANGES

However ...
This must mean that energy has to be put in for the reaction to take place
SPONTANEOUS CHANGES

However ...
This must mean that energy has to be put in for the reaction to take place
The answer is that enthalpy change Hdoes not give the full story.
Free energy changes, G, give a better picture.
FREE ENERGY (G)
A reaction is only spontaneous if it can do work - it must generate free energy
A negative G indicates a reaction capable of proceeding of its own accord

FREE ENERGY (G)
G < 0 (- ive) Spontaneous reaction

G > 0 (+ ive) Non-spontaneous reaction
(will be spontaneous in reverse direction)
G = 0 The system is in equilibrium
FREE ENERGY (G)
G < 0 (- ive) Spontaneous reaction

G > 0 (+ ive) Non-spontaneous reaction
(will be spontaneous in reverse direction)
G = 0 The system is in equilibrium
ENTROPY (S)
• Entropy (symbol S) is a measure of the disorder of a system
• The more the disorder, the greater the entropy
• If a system becomes more disordered, the value of S is positive
• Values tend to be in JOULES - not kJ
S = Sfinal - Sinitial

THE SECOND LAW
The Second Law of Thermodynamics is based on entropy and states that…
‘Entropy tends to a maximum’
This infers that... ‘all chemical and physical changes

involve an overall increase in entropy’
THE SECOND LAW

Entropy increases when • solids melt

• liquids boil
• ionic solids dissolve in water
• the number of gas molecules increases
• the temperature increases
THE SECOND LAW

Entropy increases when SOLIDS MELT
Regular arrangement Less regular arrangement;

of particles in solids more disorder in liquids
THE SECOND LAW

Entropy increases when LIQUIDS BOIL
Irregular arrangement; Random nature and disorder

some disorder in liquids of particles in a gas
THE SECOND LAW

Entropy increases when IONIC SOLIDS DISSOLVE IN WATER
Regular arrangement in Ions dissociate in water;

an ionic crystal lattice there is less order
THE SECOND LAW

Entropy increases when THE MOLES OF GAS INCREASE
Particles in gases move in a

random way. The more gas
molecules there are, the greater
the degree of randomness.
THE SECOND LAW

Entropy increases when THE TEMPERATURE INCREASES
Lower temperature; less Higher temperature; more

energy energy and more disorder
Free energy, enthalpy and entropy are related ... G = H - TS
Special
case For a reversible reaction at equilibrium the value of G is zero
If G = ZERO thenH = T S
and S = H
T
This occurs during changes of state (melting, boiling etc)
Free energy, enthalpy and entropy are related ... G = H - TS
Special
case For a reversible reaction at equilibrium the value of G is zero
If G = ZERO thenH = T S
and S = H
T
Worked Example
Calculate the entropy change when water turns to steam at 100°C (373K).
The enthalpy of vaporisation of water is +44 kJ mol -1
S = H = + 44 kJ mol -1
= + 118 J K -1 mol -1
T 373 K (+ive as gases have more disorder)
Entropy change values are much smaller than enthalpy

change values; they tend to be in Joules rather than kJ
IS A REACTION SPONTANEOUS?
A reaction should be spontaneous if G is negative, so ...
• Work out if it is exothermic (H -ive) or endothermic (H +ive)
• Is there an increase in disorder ? If YES then S will be positive.
• Is the temperature high or low ? This can affect the value of TS°
A reaction should be spontaneous if G is negative, so ...
• Work out if it is exothermic (H -ive) or endothermic (H +ive)
• Is there an increase in disorder ? If YES then S will be positive.
• Is the temperature high or low ? This can affect the value of TS°
General examples
• If H is –ive and S is +ive then G must be negative
• If H is +ive and S is -ive then G must be positive

Specific examples
G = H - TS
(1) H2(g) + F2(g) —> 2HF(g)
H - ive highly exothermic process

S 0 same number of gas molecules
G - ive must be negative
(taking 0 away from a negative number)
Specific examples
G = H - TS
(2) Na+(g) + Cl¯(g) —> NaCl(s)
H - ive highly exothermic (Lattice Enthalpy)

S - ive more order in a solid
G - ive mostly due to the high value of lattice enthalpy
Specific examples
G = H - TS
(3) NH4NO3(s) —> NH4+(aq) + NO3¯(aq)
H +ive endothermic (the solution goes colder)

S +ive more disorder as lattice breaks up
G - ive if T is high or the value of S is big enough
Specific examples - summary
(1) H2(g) + F2(g) —> 2HF(g)
H - ive highly exothermic process

S 0 same number of gas molecules
G - ive must be negative (taking 0 away from a negative number)
(2) Na+(g) + Cl¯(g) —> NaCl(s)
H - ive highly exothermic (Lattice Enthalpy)

S - ive more order in a solid
G - ive mostly due to the high value of lattice enthalpy
(3) NH4NO3(s) —> NH4+(aq) + NO3¯(aq)
H +ive endothermic (the solution goes colder)

S +ive more disorder as lattice breaks up
G - ive if T is high or the value of S is big enough
What is the sign of the entropy change in the following reaction ?
Give reasons for your decision.
What is the sign of G?
a) CaCO3(s) —> CaO(s) + CO2(g)
G = H - T S
Temperature
G = H - T S is ALWAYS
positive
+ + +
Endothermic increase in the
number of gas
molecules
Because S is positive; TS must be positive

H is positive (very endothermic reaction)
ForG to be NEGATIVE, TS must be bigger than H
This is more likely with a higher temperature
The reaction is more likely to be spontaneous if heated
b) NH3(g) + HCl(g) —> NH4Cl(s)
G = H - T S
Temperature
positive
+
Exothermic decrease in
the number of
gas molecules
Because S is negative; TS must be negative

H is negative
For G to be negative TS must be less negative than H
This is more likely if the value of T is lower
The higher the temperature the less likely that the reaction will proceed
What is the sign of the entropy change in the following reactions ?
c) Na(s) —> Na(g) (Equivalent to Enthalpy of Atomisation)
G = H - T S
c) Na(s) —> Na(g) (Equivalent to Enthalpy of Atomisation)
Temperature
positive
+ + +
Endothermic increase in the
number of gas
molecules

H is positive
For G to be NEGATIVE, TS must be bigger than H
This is more likely with a higher temperature so the reaction
Solids are more likely to become gases if heated
d) C6H12(l) + 9O2(g) —> 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(g)
G = H - T S
d) C6H12(l) + 9O2(g) —> 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(g)
Temperature
positive
+ +
COMBUSTION increase in the
is exothermic number of gas
molecules

H is negative
Taking a +ive value away from a –ive value must give a –ive value
G must be NEGATIVE so the reaction is SPONTANEOUS
e) C(s) + O2(g) —> CO2(g)
G = H - T S
e) C(s) + O2(g) —> CO2(g)
Temperature
positive
+ very small
COMBUSTION no change in
is exothermic the number of
gas molecules
S is very small (could be –ive or +ive)

TS will therefore not be a large number
H will be have a relatively large negative value
Taking a small +ive value away from a –ive value must give a –ive value
G must be NEGATIVE so the reaction is SPONTANEOUS
ANSWERS
What is the sign of the entropy change (S) in the following reactions ?
c) Na(s) —> Na(g)
d) C6H12(l) + 9O2(g) —> 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(g)
e) C(s) + O2(g) —> CO2(g)

ANSWERS
What is the sign of the entropy change (S) in the following reactions ?
a) CaCO3(s) —> CaO(s) + CO2(g) + more gas molecules
b) NH3(g) + HCl(g) —> NH4Cl(s) - fewer gas molecules
c) Na(s) —> Na(g) + goes from solid to gas
d) C6H12(l) + 9O2(g) —> 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(g) + more gas molecules
e) C(s) + O2(g) —> CO2(g) ‘0’ ‘similar’ moles of gas

ENTROPY &
FREE ENERGY
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Exothermic reactions are usually spontaneous

Exothermic reactions are usually spontaneous

Exothermic reactions are usually spontaneous

Energy is put in to Energy is released

Exothermic reactions are usually spontaneous

Exothermic reactions are usually spontaneous

Exothermic reactions are usually spontaneous

A negative G indicates a reaction capable of proceeding of its own accord

A negative G indicates a reaction capable of proceeding of its own accord

G < 0 (- ive) Spontaneous reaction

A negative G indicates a reaction capable of proceeding of its own accord

G < 0 (- ive) Spontaneous reaction

S = Sfinal - Sinitial

‘Entropy tends to a maximum’

This infers that... ‘all chemical and physical changes

‘Entropy tends to a maximum’

This infers that... ‘all chemical and physical changes

Entropy increases when • solids melt

‘Entropy tends to a maximum’

This infers that... ‘all chemical and physical changes

Entropy increases when SOLIDS MELT

Regular arrangement Less regular arrangement;

‘Entropy tends to a maximum’

This infers that... ‘all chemical and physical changes

Entropy increases when LIQUIDS BOIL

Irregular arrangement; Random nature and disorder

‘Entropy tends to a maximum’

This infers that... ‘all chemical and physical changes

Entropy increases when IONIC SOLIDS DISSOLVE IN WATER

Regular arrangement in Ions dissociate in water;

‘Entropy tends to a maximum’

This infers that... ‘all chemical and physical changes

Entropy increases when THE MOLES OF GAS INCREASE

Particles in gases move in a

‘Entropy tends to a maximum’

This infers that... ‘all chemical and physical changes

Entropy increases when THE TEMPERATURE INCREASES

Lower temperature; less Higher temperature; more

Entropy change values are much smaller than enthalpy

• Work out if it is exothermic (H -ive) or endothermic (H +ive)

• Is there an increase in disorder ? If YES then S will be positive.

• Work out if it is exothermic (H -ive) or endothermic (H +ive)

• Is there an increase in disorder ? If YES then S will be positive.

• If H is –ive and S is +ive then G must be negative

• If H is +ive and S is -ive then G must be positive

(1) H2(g) + F2(g) —> 2HF(g)

H - ive highly exothermic process

(2) Na+(g) + Cl¯(g) —> NaCl(s)

H - ive highly exothermic (Lattice Enthalpy)

(3) NH4NO3(s) —> NH4+(aq) + NO3¯(aq)

H +ive endothermic (the solution goes colder)

H - ive highly exothermic process

(2) Na+(g) + Cl¯(g) —> NaCl(s)

H - ive highly exothermic (Lattice Enthalpy)

(3) NH4NO3(s) —> NH4+(aq) + NO3¯(aq)

H +ive endothermic (the solution goes colder)

a) CaCO3(s) —> CaO(s) + CO2(g)