Question

Select all of the following equations that represent an exothermic reaction.

Answer 1

Answer:

C(graphite) → C(diamond), ΔH = - 0.45 kcal

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O + 212,800 cal

Explanation:

C(graphite) → C(diamond), ΔH = - 0.45 kcal

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O + 212,800 cal

These reactions are exothermic reaction because heat is evolved.

The energy changes occur during the bonds formation and bonds breaking.

There are two types of reaction endothermic and exothermic reaction.

Endothermic reactions:

The type of reactions in which energy is absorbed are called endothermic reactions.

In this type of reaction energy needed to break the bond are higher than the energy released during bond formation.

For example:

C + H₂O   →  CO  + H₂

ΔH = +131 kj/mol

it can be written as,

C +  H₂O  + 131 kj/mol  →  CO  + H₂

Exothermic reaction:

The type of reactions in which energy is released are called exothermic reactions.

In this type of reaction energy needed to break the bonds are less than the energy released during the bond formation.

For example:

Chemical equation:

C + O₂   →  CO₂

ΔH = -393 Kj/mol

it can be written as,

C + O₂   →  CO₂ + 393 Kj/mol