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Based on this energy diagram: Calculate the total enthalpy change (ΔH)

Based on this energy diagram: Calculate the total enthalpy change (ΔH)-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation:

The total enthalpy change of a reaction can be calculated like this:

total enthalpy change = potential energy of products - potential energy of reactants

If we take a look at the image we will see that the potential energy of the reactants is 50 kJ and the potential energy of the products is 100 kJ. Then the total enthalpy change is going to be:

potential energy of reactants = 50 kJ

potential energy of products = 100 kJ

ΔH = potential energy of products - potential energy of reactants

ΔH = 100 kJ - 50 kJ

ΔH = 50 kJ

Answer: The total enthalpy change is 50 kJ.

Based on this energy diagram: Calculate the total enthalpy change (ΔH)-example-1
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