For a reaction in which a diatomic molecule dis - sociates into atoms, what are the signs of ΔS and ΔH? Explain your answer. You may use the reaction N2 (g) ⎯→ 2N (g) as an example of such a reaction.

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Adrien Frank

17 October, 13:31

For a reaction in which a diatomic molecule dis - sociates into atoms, what are the signs of ΔS and ΔH? Explain your answer. You may use the reaction N2 (g) ⎯→ 2N (g) as an example of such a reaction.

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Kendall Brennan · Answer 1

For the reaction N2 (g) and 2N (g) the energy is required to break the bond in N2 to from N atoms. This means AH is positive, is an endothermic reaction.

Explanation:

Entropy increases that is positive because atoms are now free to move.