Answer:
ΔH0reaction = [ΔHf0 CO2(g)] - [ΔHf0 CO(g) + ΔHf0 O2(g)]
Explanation:
Chemical equation:
CO + O₂ → CO₂
Balanced chemical equation:
2CO + O₂ → 2CO₂
The standard enthalpy for the formation of CO = -110.5 kj/mol
The standard enthalpy for the formation of O₂ = 0 kj/mol
The standard enthalpy for the formation of CO₂ = -393.5 kj/mol
Now we will put the values in equation:
ΔH0reaction = [ΔHf0 CO2(g)] - [ΔHf0 CO(g) + ΔHf0 O2(g)]
ΔH0reaction = [-393.5 kj/mol] - [-110.5 kj/mol + 0]
ΔH0reaction = [-393.5 kj/mol] - [-110.5 kj/mol]
ΔH0reaction = -283 kj/mol
First, you need to calculate the standard cell potential using standard reduction potential from a textbook or online. Since Mg becomes Mg+2, magnesium is being oxidized because it is losing electrons, you need to flip its potential
Fe+2 + 2e- --> Fe potential= -0.44
Mg+2 + 2e- --> Mg potential= -2.37
Cell potential= (-0.44) + (+2.37)= 1.93 V
Now, you need to use Nernst formula to get the answer. I have attached a PDF with the work.
