a. Give the chemical equation for the reaction of white phosphorus in an excess of air. (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s). If a box is not needed, leave it blank.) b. Give the chemical equation for the reaction of the product of the previous reaction with water.
Thermochemistry
Thermochemistry can be considered as a branch of thermodynamics that deals with the connections between warmth, work, and various types of energy, formed because of different synthetic and actual cycles. Thermochemistry describes the energy changes that occur as a result of reactions or chemical changes in a substance.
Exergonic Reaction
The term exergonic is derived from the Greek word in which ‘ergon’ means work and exergonic means ‘work outside’. Exergonic reactions releases work energy. Exergonic reactions are different from exothermic reactions, the one that releases only heat energy during the course of the reaction. So, exothermic reaction is one type of exergonic reaction. Exergonic reaction releases work energy in different forms like heat, light or sound. For example, a glow stick releases light making that an exergonic reaction and not an exothermic reaction since no heat is released. Even endothermic reactions at very high temperature are exergonic.
![**Exercise: Chemical Reactions Involving Phosphorus**
1. **Reaction of White Phosphorus in Excess Air**
- **Instruction:** Provide the chemical equation for the reaction involving white phosphorus when exposed to an excess of air. Please use the lowest possible coefficients and specify states such as (aq) for aqueous or (s) for solid. If a box is not needed, you may leave it blank.
- **Equation Template:**
- Reactants: [White Phosphorus] + [Excess Air]
- Products: [Product]
2. **Reaction of Product with Water**
- **Instruction:** Provide the chemical equation for the reaction between the product of the previous reaction with water.
- **Equation Template:**
- Reactants: [Previous Product] + [Water]
- Products: [New Product]
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**Note:** This exercise is for educational purposes to understand chemical reaction balancing and the behavior of phosphorus in reactions.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F6d357038-3d1a-4d0e-a75d-dd3b105e8d20%2F7cc0933f-ed1c-4706-9281-78a74f2e6e88%2Ff6bulff.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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