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Ch.6 - Thermochemistry
Chapter 6, Problem 77a

For each generic reaction, determine the value of ΔH2 in terms of ΔH1.
a. A + B → 2 C ΔH1
2 C→ A + B ΔH2 = ?

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Key Concepts

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

Enthalpy Change (ΔH)

Enthalpy change (ΔH) is a measure of the heat content of a system at constant pressure. It indicates whether a reaction is exothermic (releases heat, ΔH < 0) or endothermic (absorbs heat, ΔH > 0). Understanding ΔH is crucial for predicting the energy changes associated with chemical reactions.
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Hess's Law

Hess's Law states that the total enthalpy change for a reaction is the same, regardless of the number of steps taken to achieve the reaction. This principle allows us to calculate the enthalpy change of a reaction by using the enthalpy changes of related reactions, making it essential for determining ΔH2 in terms of ΔH1.
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Reversible Reactions

Reversible reactions can proceed in both forward and reverse directions, allowing for the establishment of equilibrium. The relationship between the forward and reverse reactions is critical in determining the enthalpy changes, as the enthalpy change for the reverse reaction is equal in magnitude but opposite in sign to that of the forward reaction.
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Instant cold packs used to ice athletic injuries on the field contain ammonium nitrate and water separated by a thin plastic divider. When the divider is broken, the ammonium nitrate dissolves according to the endothermic reaction: NH4NO3(s) → NH4+(aq) + NO3 (aq) In order to measure the enthalpy change for this reaction, 1.25 g of NH4NO3 is dissolved in enough water to make 25.0 mL of solution. The initial temperature is 25.8 °C and the final temperature (after the solid dissolves) is 21.9 °C. Calculate the change in enthalpy for the reaction in kJ. (Use 1.0 g/mL as the density of the solution and 4.18 J/g•°C as the specific heat capacity.)

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Textbook Question

For each generic reaction, determine the value of ΔH2 in terms of ΔH1.

b. A + 1/2 B → C ΔH1

2 A + B → 2 C ΔH2 = ?

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For each generic reaction, determine the value of ΔH2 in terms of ΔH1.

c. A → B + 2 C ΔH1

1/2 B + C → 1/2 A ΔH2 = ?

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Consider the generic reaction:

A + 2 B → C + 3 D ΔH = 155 kJ

Determine the value of ΔH for each related reaction.

a. 3 A + 6 B → 3 C + 9 D

b. C + 3 D → A + 2 B

c. 1/2 C + 3/2 D → 1/2 A + B

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