Calculate the value of ΔH°/kJ for the following reaction using the listed thermochemical equations:N₂(g) + 1/2O₂(g)→N2O(g)2NH₃(g) + 3N2O(g)→4N₂(g) + 3H₂O(l), ΔH°/kJ = -1010kJ4NH₃(g) + 3O2(g)→2N₂(g) + 6H₂O(l), ΔH°/kJ = -1531kJ
Correct answer: A. +81.5
- A. +81.5
- B. -81.5
- C. +163
- D. -163
Explanation
To find the ΔH° for the reaction N₂(g) + 1/2 O₂(g)→N₂O(g), we need to manipulate the given thermochemical equations using Hess's Law. First, reverse the second reaction to express N₂O(g) on the reactant side and change the sign of ΔH° to +1010 kJ. Then, add the reversed second equation to the first equation: 2NH₃(g) + 3N₂O(g)→4N₂(g) + 3H₂O(l) (ΔH° = +1010kJ) + 4NH₃(g) + 3O₂(g)→2 N₂(g) + 6 H₂O(l) (ΔH° = -1531 kJ). Simplifying and canceling the common terms, we find ΔH° for N₂(g) + 1/2O₂(g) → N₂O(g) is +81.5 kJ. The other options represent incorrect calculations due to errors in applying Hess's Law.
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