Problem: What is the ΔG (kJ/mol) for a reaction at 25 Celsius that is: Mg3(PO4)2 (s) → 3 Mg2+(aq) + 2 PO43− (aq)       ΔG° = 137.0 kJ/mol If there is initially 0.65 M Mg2+ (aq) and 0.43 M PO43−(aq) in solution? A. 129.6 B. 134.0 C. 137.0 D. 140.0 E. 144.4

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What is the ΔG (kJ/mol) for a reaction at 25 Celsius that is:

Mg3(PO4)2 (s) → 3 Mg2+(aq) + 2 PO43− (aq)       ΔG° = 137.0 kJ/mol

If there is initially 0.65 M Mg2+ (aq) and 0.43 M PO43−(aq) in solution?

A. 129.6

B. 134.0

C. 137.0

D. 140.0

E. 144.4

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