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: 22

Answer

$$2F_2(g) + 2H_2O (l) \longrightarrow 4 HF(g) + O_2(g) $$ $$\Delta H^o_{rxn} = -521 \ kJ/mol$$

Work Step by Step

1. Multiply the first reaction by 2: $$2H_2 (g) + 2 F_2 (g) \longrightarrow 4 HF (g)$$ $$\Delta H ^o _{rxn} = -546.6 \ kJ/mol * 2 = -1093 \ kJ/mol$$ 2. Reverse the second equation: $$2H_2O(l) \longrightarrow 2H_2(g)+O_2(g)$$ $$\Delta H^o_{rxn} = 571.6 \ kJ/mol$$ 3. Sum these equations $$2H_2(g) + 2F_2(g) + 2H_2O (l) \longrightarrow 4 HF(g) + 2 H_2(g) + O_2(g) $$ $$2F_2(g) + 2H_2O (l) \longrightarrow 4 HF(g) + O_2(g) $$ $$\Delta H^o_{rxn} = -1093 \ kJ/mol + 571.6 \ kJ/mol = -521 \ kJ/mol$$
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