Final answer:
The energy released by the reaction can be found by multiplying the moles of N2 by the enthalpy change. In this case, the energy released is -5390 kJ.
Step-by-step explanation:
The energy released by the reaction can be determined using the equation q = mcΔT, where q is the energy released, m is the mass of the substance, c is the specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the change in temperature. In this case, we are given the enthalpy change (H) for the reaction, which is -1078 kJ. We are also given the molar mass of N2, which is 28 g/mol. To find the energy released during the formation of 140 g of N2, we need to calculate the moles of N2, which is given by moles = mass / molar mass. Then, we can use the equation q = moles * enthalpy change to find the energy released.
First, calculate the moles of N2: moles = 140 g / 28 g/mol = 5 moles
Next, calculate the energy released: q = 5 moles * (-1078 kJ/ 1 mole) = -5390 kJ
Therefore, the energy released during the formation of 140 g of N2 is -5390 kJ.