In: Chemistry
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When the iron rusts, the reaction below takes place. 4 Fe (s) + 3 O2 (g) → 2 Fe2O3 (s) ΔH = -1 643 kJ What is the heat of formation (ΔHof) of Fe2O3? Is a calculation necessary?
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The equation for the decomposition of mercury (II) oxide is as follows. 2 HgO (s) + 182 kJ → 2 Hg (l) + O2 (g) Determine ΔHof for HgO (s)?
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Calculate ΔH in the following reactions. CO (g) + 1/2 O2 (g) → CO2 (g). CH4 (g) + 2 O2 (g) → CO2 (g) + 2 H2O (g) CS2 (g) + 2 H2O (l) → CO2 (g) + 2 H2S (g)