Answer:
– 844 kJ/mol.
Explanation:
The following data were obtained from the question:
N2(g) + 3 F2(g) –––> 2 NF3(g)
Enthalpy of N≡N (N2) = 945 kJ/mol
Enthalpy of F–F (F2) = 155 kJ/mol
Enthalpy of N–F3 (NF3) = 283 kJ/mol
Enthalpy change (∆H) =?
Next, we shall determine the enthalpy of reactant.
This is illustrated below:
Enthalpy of reactant (Hr) = 945 + 3(155)
Enthalpy of reactant (Hr) = 945 + 465
Enthalpy of reactant (Hr) = 1410 kJ/mol
Next, we shall determine the enthalpy of the product.
This is illustrated below:
Enthalpy of product (Hp) = 2 x 283
Enthalpy of product (Hp) = 566 kJ/mol
Finally, we shall determine the enthalpy change (∆H) for the reaction as follow:
Enthalpy of reactant (Hr) = 1410 kJ/mol
Enthalpy of product (Hp) = 566 kJ/mol
Enthalpy change (∆H) =?
Enthalpy change (∆H) = Enthalpy of product (Hp) – Enthalpy of reactant (Hr)
Enthalpy change (∆H) = 566 – 1410
Enthalpy change (∆H) = – 844 kJ/mol
