The combustion equations of carbon and carbon monoxide are as follows: C + O2 = CO2, ΔH = - 394 kJ/kg .mole CO + ½ O2 = CO2, ΔH = - 284.5 kJ/kg. mole. The heat of formation of CO is _____________ kJ/kg. mole?

Correct answer: A. -109.5

  • A. -109.5
  • B. +109.5
  • C. +180
  • D. +100

Explanation

By Hess’s law, formation of CO can be obtained by subtracting CO combustion from carbon combustion: −394 − (−284.5) = −109.5 kJ/kg-mole. Therefore, the heat of formation is option a.

Written and checked by , MS Computer ScienceLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? support@testustad.com

Practise Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

598 free Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics MCQs from Chemical Engineering, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Chemical Engineering questions like this

Chemical Engineering is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics questions