Question

Calculate the enthalpy change, ∆H in kJ, for the reaction H2O(s) → H2(g) + 1/2O2(g). Use the following information: : +279.9 kJ +291.9 kJ –279.9 k –291.9 kJ

Answer 1

+ 291.9 kJ

Solution:

The equation given is as;

H₂O ₍s₎ → H₂ ₍g₎ + 1/2 O₂ ₍g₎ ΔH = ?

First, as we know the heat of formation of H₂O ₍l₎ is,

H₂ ₍g₎ + 1/2 O₂ ₍g₎ → H₂O ₍l₎ ΔH = - 285.9 kJ

Now, reversing the equation will reverse the sign of heat as,

H₂O ₍l₎ → H₂ ₍g₎ + 1/2 O₂ ₍g₎ ΔH = + 285.9 kJ

Also, we know that,

H₂O ₍s₎ → H₂O ₍l) ΔH = + 6.0 kJ

Now, adding last two equations,

H₂O ₍l₎ → H₂ ₍g₎ + 1/2 O₂ ₍g₎ ΔH = + 285.9 kJ

H₂O ₍s₎ → H₂O ₍l) ΔH = + 6.0 kJ

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H₂O ₍s₎ → H₂ ₍g₎ + 1/2 O₂ ₍g₎ ΔH = + 291.9 kJ