Free Energy Change at Nonstandard Conditions

Definition

This refers to the change in free energy under conditions other than standard state conditions (25°C temperature, 1 atm pressure). It's calculated using the Gibbs free energy equation adjusted for non-standard conditions.

Related terms

Gibbs Free Energy:

The maximum amount of useful work that can be obtained from a system at constant temperature and pressure.

Standard State Conditions: A reference point used by scientists to calculate properties of substances under different conditions.

Le Chatelier’s Principle:

This principle states that if a dynamic equilibrium is disturbed by changing the conditions, the position of equilibrium shifts to counteract the change.