I believe the answer is: in order not to write very big or very small number values
If the reaction is represented by:
PCl₃ + Cl₂ <-> PCl₅ (exothermic)
the mole fraction of chlorine in the equilibrium mixture will change according to the following:
Decrease the volume: decrease
Increase the temperature: increase
Increase the volume: increase
Decrease the temperature: decrease
I’d say A. They are theoretical in the fact that they have not been observed directly, but have been confirmed to exist through experimentation.
The heat transfer formula is;
Q = m * c * Δ T >>>> (1)
where, Q is the heat transfer
m = mass (gram)
c = the specific heat capacity (J/g)
Δ T = change in temperature
∵ we have one mole of Ethanol
∴ the weight of ethanol equals its molecular weight = (2*12)+(6*1)+(16) = 46 g
we will assume that the specific heat capacity of ethanol is 2.46 J/g (from google)
ΔT = 25 - 320 = - 295 C
By substitution in (1)
∴ Q = 2.46 * 46 * (-295) = - 33382.2 J
