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CHE 105/110 Introduction to Chemistry - Exercises and Answers

Hess’s Law

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QUESTION ANSWER

1.

Define Hess’s law.

1.

If chemical equations are combined, their energy changes are also combined.

3.

If the ΔH for

C2H4 + H2 → C2H6

is −65.6 kJ, what is the ΔH for this reaction?

C2H6 → C2H4 + H2

3.

ΔH = 65.6 kJ

5.

If the ΔH for

C2H4 + H2 → C2H6

is −65.6 kJ, what is the ΔH for this reaction?

2C2H4 + 2H2 → 2C2H6

5.

ΔH = −131.2 kJ

7.

The ΔH for

C2H4 + H2O → C2H5OH

is −44 kJ. What is the ΔH for this reaction?

2C2H5OH → 2C2H4 + 2H2O

7.

ΔH = 88 kJ

9.

Determine the ΔH for the reaction

Cu + Cl2 → CuCl2

given these data:

2Cu + Cl2 → 2CuCl ΔH = −274 kJ 2CuCl + Cl2 → 2CuCl2 ΔH = −166 kJ

9.

ΔH = −220 kJ

11.

Determine ΔH for the reaction

Fe2(SO4)3 → Fe2O3 + 3SO3

given these data:

4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3 ΔH = −1,650 kJ 2S + 3O2 → 2SO3 ΔH = −792 kJ 2Fe + 3S + 6O2 → Fe2(SO4)3 ΔH = −2,583 kJ

11.

ΔH = 570 kJ

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