How is #K_(eq)# related to #DeltaG^@#?
1 Answer
If we know the equilibrium constant,
Explanation:
The "free energy" change for a reaction may determine whether it will be spontaneous or not, but "equilibrium" is just the final state of a system. The equations may be solved either way, depending on the available data (equilibrium concentrations or energy change).
If we know the equilibrium constant,
#Delta G^@ = -RTlnK_(eq)#
http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/howtosolveit/Thermodynamics/FreeEnergyChange.html
The equilibrium composition of the mixture is determined by
http://www.chem1.com/acad/webtext/thermeq/TE5.html