4 - Thermodynamic Principles of Metallurgy
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Practice Questions
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What does ΔG represent in thermodynamics?
💡 Hint: Think about the energy changes involved in a chemical reaction.
What does an Ellingham diagram display?
💡 Hint: It involves both energy and temperature aspects.
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What does the Ellingham diagram help predict?
💡 Hint: Consider what the diagram plots.
True or False: A lower ΔG means a less favorable reaction.
💡 Hint: Think about favorability in energy terms.
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Given an Ellingham diagram, predict if aluminum can reduce manganese oxide (MnO) and justify your answer.
💡 Hint: Look closely at the specific points on the diagram.
Explain how the principles of thermodynamics impact the design of metal extraction from ores in industrial settings.
💡 Hint: Consider both the energy costs and the feasibility of possible reactions.
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