Gibbs Free Energy

This interactive simulator explores Gibbs Free Energy in Chemistry. ΔG = ΔH − TΔS; sign vs spontaneity at constant p,T (no Q or K). Use the controls to change the scenario; watch the visualization and any graphs or readouts to connect the model with lectures, labs, and homework.

Who it's for: Suited to beginners and first exposure to the topic. Typical context: Chemistry.

Key terms

  • gibbs
  • free
  • energy
  • gibbs free energy
  • chemistry
ΔG < 0 — forward direction favored (model)

Endothermic (ΔH > 0) can still be spontaneous if TΔS is large enough; exothermic with large negative ΔS can become non-spontaneous at low T.

How it works

At **fixed temperature and pressure**, the **sign of ΔG** (for a reaction written as **products − reactants**) tells you whether the process tends to run **forward** (**ΔG < 0**) in the thermodynamic limit. **ΔG = ΔH − TΔS**: **enthalpy** and **entropy** oppose or reinforce depending on **T**. This is a **state-function** sketch — no activities, **non-standard** **ΔG** vs **Q**, or **equilibrium** **K** here.

Key equations

ΔG = ΔH − TΔS · (constant p, T; sign → spontaneity forward)