Use the given the standard enthalpies of formation to determine the heat of reaction of the following reaction:2 Ag₂S(s) + 2 H₂O (l) → 4 Ag(s) + 2 H₂S(g) + O₂(g)ΔH°f Ag₂S(s) = -33 kJ/moleΔH°f H2S(g) = -21 kJ/moleΔH°f H₂O(l) = -286 kJ/mole
Correct answer: D. +596 kJ
- A. +232.4 kJ
- B. +423.5 kJ
- C. +518.0 kJ
- D. +596 kJ
Explanation
To determine the heat of reaction, apply Hess's Law: ΔH°reaction = ΣΔH°f(products) - ΣΔH°f(reactants).First, identify the standard enthalpies of formation for each compound involved in the reaction:ΔH°f (Ag2S(s)) = -33 kJ/molΔH°f (H2S(g)) = -21 kJ/molΔH°f (H2O(l)) = -286 kJ/molΔH°f (Ag(s), O2(g)) = 0 kJ/mol (since they are in their standard states)Calculate the heat of reaction:ΔH°reaction = [4(0) + 2(-21) + 0] - [2(-33) + 2(-286)]ΔH°reaction = [0 - 42] - [-66 - 572]ΔH°reaction = -42 + 638 = +596 kJThus, the correct answer is +596 kJ. The other options result from common calculation errors such as incorrect stoichiometry or neglecting the contribution of some enthalpies.
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