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Ch.6 - Thermochemistry
Chapter 6, Problem 114

The ΔH°f of TiI3(s) is –328 kJ/mol and the ΔH ° for the reaction 2 Ti(s) + 3 I2(g) → 2 TiI3(s) is –839 kJ. Calculate the ΔH of sublimation of I2(s), which is a solid at 25 °C.

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Key Concepts

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

Enthalpy of Formation (ΔH°f)

The enthalpy of formation (ΔH°f) is the change in enthalpy when one mole of a compound is formed from its elements in their standard states. It provides a reference point for calculating the energy changes in chemical reactions. In this question, the ΔH°f of TiI3(s) is given, which is essential for determining the overall energy change in the reaction involving titanium and iodine.
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Sublimation

Sublimation is the process where a solid transitions directly into a gas without passing through the liquid phase. The enthalpy change associated with sublimation, known as the enthalpy of sublimation, is crucial for understanding the energy required to convert solid iodine (I2) into gaseous iodine. This concept is necessary to calculate the ΔH of sublimation for I2(s) in the context of the given reaction.
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Hess's Law

Hess's Law states that the total enthalpy change for a reaction is the sum of the enthalpy changes for individual steps, regardless of the pathway taken. This principle allows us to calculate unknown enthalpy changes by using known values from related reactions. In this problem, Hess's Law can be applied to relate the enthalpy of sublimation of I2(s) to the given enthalpy changes of formation and reaction.
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