Thermodynamics

Gibbs Free Energy

Maximum non-expansion work at constant T and P. ΔG < 0 for spontaneous processes.

Variables

G
Gibbs free energy
Available work at const P,T
J
H
Enthalpy
H = U + PV
J
T
Temperature
Absolute temperature
K
S
Entropy
System entropy
J/K

Derivation

G = H - TS. At constant T,P: ΔG = ΔH - TΔS. Process is spontaneous if ΔG < 0.

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