If the molar heat capacities (Cp or Cv) of the reactants and products of a chemical reaction are identical, then, with the increase in temperature, the heat of reaction will___________________?

Correct answer: C. Remain unaltered

  • A. Increase
  • B. Decrease
  • C. Remain unaltered
  • D. Increase or decrease; depends on the particular reaction

Explanation

Kirchhoff's relation is d(ΔH)/dT = ΔCp. If the total heat capacities of products and reactants are identical, ΔCp is zero and the heat of reaction remains unchanged with temperature.

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