Question

Using the table below, what is the change in enthalpy for the following reaction? 3CO (g) + 2Fe2O3 (s) Imported Asset Fe(s) + 3CO2 (g)

Answer 1

To solve this problem, we should recall that the change in enthalpy is calculated by subtracting the total enthalpy of the reactants from the total enthalpy of the products:

ΔH = Total H of products – Total H of reactants

You did not insert the table in this problem, therefore I will find other sources to find for the enthalpies of each compound.

ΔHf CO2 (g) = -393.5 kJ/mol

ΔHf CO (g) = -110.5 kJ/mol

ΔHf Fe2O3 (s) = -822.1 kJ/mol

ΔHf Fe(s) = 0.0 kJ/mol

Since the given enthalpies are still in kJ/mol, we have to multiply that with the number of moles in the formula. Therefore solving for ΔH:

ΔH = [3 mol ( − 393.5 kJ/mol) + 1 mol (0.0 kJ/mol)] − [3 mol ( − 110.5 kJ/mol) + 2 mol ( − 822.1 kJ/mol)]

ΔH = 795.2 kJ