Question

When 2.16g of H2 reacts with excess O2 by the following equation, 258 kJ of heat are released. What is the change of enthalpy associated with the reaction of 1.00 mol of hydrogen gas? 2H2+O2⟶2H2O

Answer 1

-241 kJ/mol

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's consider the reaction of hydrogen with excess oxygen to form water.

2 H₂ + O₂ ⟶ 2 H₂O

When 2.16g of hydrogen reacts with excess oxygen, 258 kJ of heat are released, that is, Q = -258 kJ. Considering that the molar mass of hydrogen is 2.02 g/mol, the change of enthalpy associated with the reaction of 1.00 mol of hydrogen gas is:

ΔH° = -258 kJ/2.16 g × (2.02 g/1.00 mol) = -241 kJ/mol