Given the following data at 1 atm of pressure and 25.0 °C...ΔH°formation = +64.4 kJ/mole for Cu²⁺.ΔH°formation = -152.4 kJ/mole for Zn²⁺.ΔH°formation = 0 for both Zn and Cu²⁺ because these are in the most stable state.Calculate the standard heat of reaction for........Zn(s) + Cu2+ (aq) →Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s)

Correct answer: A. -217 kJ/mole

  • A. -217 kJ/mole
  • B. +217 kJ/mole
  • C. -88.0 kJ/mole
  • D. +88.0 kJ/mole

Explanation

To calculate the standard heat of reaction, use the formula ΔH°reaction = ΣΔH°f,products - ΣΔH°f,reactants. The enthalpies of formation are given as follows: ΔH°f(Zn²⁺) = -152.4 kJ/mole and ΔH°f(Cu²⁺) = +64.4 kJ/mole. The elements in their standard states, Zn(s) and Cu(s), have enthalpies of formation of 0 kJ/mole. Therefore, ΔH°reaction = [-152.4 kJ/mole] - [64.4 kJ/mole] = -216.8 kJ/mole, which rounds to -217 kJ/mole. Options B, C, and D do not account correctly for the given enthalpy values.

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