Which of the following statement is correct based on Ellingham diagram.
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To select reducing agent for metal oxide
b
To know the temperature where the metallic oxide decomposes
c
To know the temperature where phase transformation takes place
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answer is D.
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In Ellingham’s diagram, a graph is plotted between Δf0G of oxide (y-axis) Vs temperature (T) ( x - axis )A) A metal whose Δf0G of oxide is more negative acts like a reducing agent to the other metal oxide whose Δf0G of oxide is less negativeΔ0G;of the net reaction will be negative. Ex: 2Cu(s)+O2(g)→Cu2O(s) ; Δf0G=less−ve; … (1) 2Mg(s)+O2(g)→MgO(s) ; Δf0G=more−ve; … (2) Equation (2) – Equation (1) 2Mg(s)−Cu2O(s)→2MgO(s) + 2Cu(s); Δ0G=−ve Thus ‘Mg’ can reduce Cu2O;B) At certain temperature Δf0G formation of a metal oxide becomes positive. It indicates that above that temperature the metal oxide decomposes to metal and oxygen. Ex: At about 500° C the Δf0G of HgO and Ag2O becomes positive. C) For certain metals like Zn and Mg in their Δf0G Vs T plot a sudden abrupt increase in Δf0G is observed this indicates melting of metal oxide.