Ag2O(s) → 2Ag(s) + ½ O2(g) ΔH° = 31.05 kJ Which statements concerning the reaction above are true? (1) heat is released (2) heat
is absorbed (3) reaction is exothermic (4) reaction is endothermic (5) products have higher enthalpy content than reactants (6) reactants have higher enthalpy content than products A) 1, 3, and 5 B) 1, 3, and 6 C) 2, 4, and 6 D) 2, 4, and 5
In order to fully comprehend the answer choices we must take a close look at the value of ΔH° = 31.05. The enthalpy change of the reaction is positive. A positive value of enthalpy of reaction implies that heat was absorbed in the course of the reaction.
If heat is absorbed in a reaction, that reaction is endothermic.
Since ∆Hreaction= ∆H products -∆H reactants, a positive value of ∆Hreaction implies that ∆Hproducts >∆Hreactants, hence the answer choice above.
