The standard free energies of formation of H2S(g) and CdS(s) at 1000°C are -49.0 kJ/mol and -127.2 kJ/mol respectively. Use these data to predict whether H2(g) will reduce CdS(s) to metallic Cd at this temperature.
The standard free energies of formation of H2S(g) and CdS(s) at 1000°C are -49.0 kJ/mol and -127.2 kJ/mol respectively. Use these data to predict whether H2(g) will reduce CdS(s) to metallic Cd at this temperature. Correct Answer ΔG = 78.2 kJ/mol and the reaction is not feasible