At 1000 K water vapour at 1 atm. has been found to be dissociated into H2 and O2 to the extent of 3 x 10–6 %.Calculate the free energy decrease of the system, assuming ideal behaviour.
H2O(g) H2O + O2
1 – α α α/2
KP = × = 11.62 × 10–11 (atm)1/2
ΔG° = – RT In Kp = – 45.76 kcal