General Chemistry (4th Edition)

Published by University Science Books
ISBN 10: 1891389602
ISBN 13: 978-1-89138-960-3

Chapter 14 Thermochemistry - Problems - Page 510: 18

Answer

$0.871\text{ kJg}^{-1}$

Work Step by Step

Molar mass of $Ca(OH)_{2} =74 \text{ g/mol}$ Enthalpy change occurred to convert one mole of $Ca(OH)_{2}$ to $CaO$ is $64.50\text{ kJmol}^{-1}$ Hence for $1$ g of $Ca(OH)_{2} = 64.50 \text{ kJmol}^{-1}/74\text{ gmol}^{-1} = 0.871\text{ kJg^{-1}}$
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