Problem: What is the standard Gibbs free energy for the transformation of diamond to graphite at 298 K?

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The first thing we need for this problem are the Gibbs Free Energy of formation values:

C (graphite) = 0 kJ/mol

C (diamond) = 29 kJ/mol

The equation to find ΔGrxn

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What is the standard Gibbs free energy for the transformation of diamond to graphite at 298 K?

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