What does Gibbs free energy depend on?

1 Answer
anor277
Oct 9, 2016

An enthalpy term and an entropy term.

Explanation:

#DeltaG^@=DeltaH^@ -TDeltaS^@#

The Gibbs free energy is the single, unequivocal criterion for the spontaneity of chemical change. Negative values of #DeltaG# denote a #"spontaneous reaction"#.

#DeltaG# may also be related to the equilibrium constant, #K_"eq"# by the equation:

#DeltaG^@ =-RTlnK_"eq"#.

Related questions
See all questions in Gibbs Free Energy
Impact of this question
4780 views around the world
You can reuse this answer
Creative Commons License