Gibbs free energy change

This gives the change in Gibbs free energy from the enthalpy change and entropy change at a given temperature. A negative result indicates that a process at constant temperature and pressure can proceed spontaneously.

\Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S

What the symbols mean

change in Gibbs free energy (J/mol)
change in enthalpy (J/mol)
absolute temperature (K)
change in entropy (J/(mol·K))

About this formula

  • FieldChemistry
  • TopicThermodynamics
  • LevelUniversity
  • Also calledGibbs free energy equation, spontaneity criterion, delta G equals delta H minus T delta S, gibbs energy change formula, spontaneous reaction condition, free energy change at constant temperature and pressure
  • SourceWikidata Q2254570

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