Gibbs Free Energy Change Formula

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The Gibbs Free Energy Change is a measure of the maximum amount of work that can be performed during a chemical process ( ΔG=wmax ). Check FAQs
ΔG=-nelectron[Faraday]E
ΔG - Gibbs Free Energy Change?nelectron - Number of Moles of Electron?E - Electrode Potential of a System?[Faraday] - Faraday constant?

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-70.5639Edit=-49Edit96485.332167Edit
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Gibbs Free Energy Change Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ΔG=-nelectron[Faraday]E
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ΔG=-49[Faraday]67V
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
ΔG=-4996485.332167V
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ΔG=-4996485.332167
Next Step Evaluate
ΔG=-70563.8996101493J
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
ΔG=-70.5638996101492KJ
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ΔG=-70.5639KJ

Gibbs Free Energy Change Formula Elements

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Constants
Gibbs Free Energy Change
The Gibbs Free Energy Change is a measure of the maximum amount of work that can be performed during a chemical process ( ΔG=wmax ).
Symbol: ΔG
Measurement: EnergyUnit: KJ
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Number of Moles of Electron
The Number of moles of electron is the number of moles of electron required to consume or produce given amount of substance.
Symbol: nelectron
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Electrode Potential of a System
Electrode Potential of a System is the electromotive force of a galvanic cell built from a standard reference electrode and another electrode to be characterized.
Symbol: E
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Faraday constant
Faraday constant represents the charge of one mole of electrons and is used in electrochemistry to relate the amount of substance undergoing oxidation.
Symbol: [Faraday]
Value: 96485.33212

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How to Evaluate Gibbs Free Energy Change?

Gibbs Free Energy Change evaluator uses Gibbs Free Energy Change = -Number of Moles of Electron*[Faraday]/Electrode Potential of a System to evaluate the Gibbs Free Energy Change, The Gibbs free energy change is a measure of the maximum amount of work that can be performed during a chemical process ( ΔG=wmax ). Gibbs Free Energy Change is denoted by ΔG symbol.

How to evaluate Gibbs Free Energy Change using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Gibbs Free Energy Change, enter Number of Moles of Electron (nelectron) & Electrode Potential of a System (E) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Gibbs Free Energy Change

What is the formula to find Gibbs Free Energy Change?
The formula of Gibbs Free Energy Change is expressed as Gibbs Free Energy Change = -Number of Moles of Electron*[Faraday]/Electrode Potential of a System. Here is an example- -0.070564 = -49*[Faraday]/67.
How to calculate Gibbs Free Energy Change?
With Number of Moles of Electron (nelectron) & Electrode Potential of a System (E) we can find Gibbs Free Energy Change using the formula - Gibbs Free Energy Change = -Number of Moles of Electron*[Faraday]/Electrode Potential of a System. This formula also uses Faraday constant .
Can the Gibbs Free Energy Change be negative?
Yes, the Gibbs Free Energy Change, measured in Energy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Gibbs Free Energy Change?
Gibbs Free Energy Change is usually measured using the Kilojoule[KJ] for Energy. Joule[KJ], Gigajoule[KJ], Megajoule[KJ] are the few other units in which Gibbs Free Energy Change can be measured.
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