The standard free energy of formation of boron carbide (B 4 C) is 71 kJ mol -1 . Determine the standard free energy change when 1.00 mol B 4 C reacts with oxygen to form B 2 O 3 (s) and CO 2 (g). Is...

The standard free energy of formation of boron carbide (B₄C) is 71 kJ mol^-1

. Determine the standard free energy change when 1.00 mol B₄C reacts with oxygen to form B₂O₃(s) and CO₂(g). Is boron carbide thermodynamically
stable in the air at room conditions?