In: Chemistry
Calculate the standard enthalpy change for the following reaction at 25 degrees C.
HCl(g) + NaOH(s) ---> NaCl(s) + H2O(l)
From standard table,
Hfo
of
HCl(g) = -92.3 kJ/mol
NaOH(s) = -425.8 kJ/mol
NaCl(s)= -411.2 kJ/mol
H2O(l) = -285.8 kJ/mol
Now, Hrxno
=
moles
*
Hfo
(products) - moles
Hfo
(reactants)
Hrxno
= (moles*
Hfo
(NaCl(s)) +(moles *
Hfo
(H2O(l))) -(moles *
Hfo
(HCl(g))) -(moles *
Hfo
(NaOH(s)))
Hrxno
=
-411.2
kJ/mol -285.8 kJmol + 92.3 kJ/mol + 425.8 kJ/mol = -178.9
kJ/mol