The standard formation equation for glucose C6H12O6(s) that corresponds to the standard enthalpy of formation or enthalpy change ΔH°f = -1273.3 kJ/mol is
C(s) + H2(g) + O2(g) → C6H12O6(s)
and the balanced chemical equation is
6C(s) + 6H2(g) + 3O2(g) → C6H12O6(s)
Using the equation for the standard enthalpy change of formation
ΔHoreaction = ∑ΔHof(products)−∑ΔHof(Reactants)
ΔHoreaction = ΔHfo[C6H12O6(s)] - {ΔHfo[C(s, graphite) + ΔHfo[H2(g)] + ΔHfo[O2(g)]}
C(s), H2(g), and O2(g) each have a standard enthalpy of formation equal to 0 since they are in their most stable forms:
ΔHoreaction = [1*-1273.3] - [(6*0) + (6*0) + (3*0)]
= -1273.3 - (0 + 0 + 0)
= -1273.3
The chain reaction is easy to stop. Just add a neuron absorbing material. The Control Rods in rectors can do that You just SCRAM (put the rods all the way in) or add something like Boron and the chain reaction stops.
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Hi,
The statement is true, as the volume of a sample depends on its size.
I hope this helps. If I was not clear enough or if you’d like further explanation please let me know. Also, English is not my first language, so I’m sorry for any mistakes.
