In: Chemistry
Hess's Law to the following reactions:
a) CaO (s) + 2HCl --> CaCl2 + H2O
b Ca(OH)2 + 2HCl --> CaCl2 + 2H2O
c) CaO (s) + H2O --> Ca(OH)2
Theoretically, which one is the correct relationship for the enthalpy changes of three reactions above?
a) ΔHa = ΔHc - ΔHb b) ΔHa = ΔHc + ΔHb
c) ΔHa = ΔHb - ΔHc d) ΔHa = 2ΔHb + ΔHc
Also explain why the Hess's law applies here by using the first law of thermodynamics?