Answer:
Explanation:
1. Please provide the enthalpy info - I will work on it with the info
2.
i) Reaction a should be modified to match the number of S in equation:
2S + 2O2 -> 2SO2 deltaH = -370kJ
ii) Reaction b should be written reversely to match the reactants of SO2:
2SO2 + O2 -> 2SO3 deltaH = 256kJ
iii) Adding the equations together:
2S + 3O2 -> 2SO3
iv) Enthalpy of the combined reaction = -370+256 = -114kJ
It is negative so the reaction is exothermic.