The standard enthalpies of formation of , and are –285.8, –278.5 and –228.9 kJ/mol, respectively. Th — Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry Chemistry Question
Question
The standard enthalpies of formation of $\text{H}_2\text{O(l)}$, $\text{Li}^+\text{(aq)}$ and $\text{OH}^-\text{(aq)}$ are –285.8, –278.5 and –228.9 kJ/mol, respectively. The standard enthalpy change for the reaction is<br>$2\text{Li(s)} + 2\text{H}_2\text{O(l)} \to 2\text{Li}^+\text{(aq)} + 2\text{OH}^-\text{(aq)} + \text{H}_2\text{(g)}$
Answer: B
💡 Solution & Explanation
$\Delta H_{rxn} = 2\Delta H_f(\text{Li}^+) + 2\Delta H_f(\text{OH}^-) - 2\Delta H_f(\text{H}_2\text{O}) = 2(-278.5) + 2(-228.9) - 2(-285.8) = -557.0 - 457.8 + 571.6 = -1014.8 + 571.6 = -443.2\text{ kJ}$.
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