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9.6 Free Energy of Dissolution
9.5 Free Energy and Equilibrium
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A student investigates the dissolution equilibrium of lithium sulfate in water:

\[ \text{Li}_2\text{SO}_4(s) \rightleftharpoons 2\,\text{Li}^+(aq) + \text{SO}_4^{2-}(aq) \]

Thermodynamic data at \(298\text{ K}\) are provided in the table below.

Substance\(\Delta H_f^\circ\text{ (kJ/mol)}\)\(S^\circ\text{ (J/(mol}\cdot\text{K))}\)
\(\text{Li}_2\text{SO}_4(s)\)\(-1436\)\(114\)
\(\text{Li}^+(aq)\)\(-278\)\(13\)
\(\text{SO}_4^{2-}(aq)\)\(-909\)\(20\)

Which of the following correctly predicts and explains the effect of increasing temperature on the solubility of \(\text{Li}_2\text{SO}_4(s)\) in water?

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