How many repeat units are required to make a nylon polymer with a formula weight of 15,000 amu?
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This problem is giving information about a nylon polymer whose molar mass is 15,000 amu (atomic mass units).
The first subject of matter here, is to recall the monomeric molecular formula of nylon which is C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂, and the definition of monomer (basic molecule able to react and form a polymer) and polymer (assembling of monomers).
Next, we calculate the molar mass of the monomer of nylon:
Finally, the number of units is calculated by dividing the molar mass of the polymer and the monomers:
Which is about 66 monomers.
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The enthalpy change : -196.2 kJ/mol
<h3>Further explanation </h3>The change in enthalpy in the formation of 1 mole of the elements is called enthalpy of formation
The enthalpy of formation measured in standard conditions (25 ° C, 1 atm) is called the standard enthalpy of formation (ΔHf °)
(ΔH) can be positive (endothermic = requires heat) or negative (exothermic = releasing heat)
The value of ° H ° can be calculated from the change in enthalpy of standard formation:
∆H ° rxn = ∑n ∆Hf ° (product) - ∑n ∆Hf ° (reactants)
Reaction
2 H₂O₂(l)-→ 2 H₂O(l) + O₂(g)
∆H ° rxn = 2. ∆Hf ° H₂O - 2. ∆Hf °H₂O₂