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Ch.6 - Thermochemistry
Chapter 6, Problem 110

A mixture of 2.0 mol of H2(g) and 1.0 mol of O2(g) is placed in a sealed evacuated container made of a perfect insulating material at 25 °C. The mixture is ignited with a spark and reacts to form liquid water. Determine the temperature of the water.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Stoichiometry of Combustion Reactions

Stoichiometry involves the calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions. In this case, the combustion of hydrogen (H2) with oxygen (O2) follows the balanced equation 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O. Understanding the mole ratios is essential to determine how much water is produced and the energy released during the reaction.
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Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Thermodynamics studies the relationships between heat, work, and energy. In this scenario, the reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases heat. The temperature of the water formed will depend on the amount of heat released and the specific heat capacity of water, which dictates how much the temperature will rise based on the energy transferred.
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Ideal Gas Law and Reaction Conditions

The Ideal Gas Law (PV=nRT) relates the pressure, volume, temperature, and number of moles of a gas. Although the gases are ignited in a sealed container, understanding the initial conditions (25 °C) and the behavior of gases during the reaction is crucial for predicting the final state of the products, including the temperature of the water formed.
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