For the reaction below (which will be labeled reaction A), the reaction enthalpy is unknown:                                                   2 B    + 3 H2    B2H6    HA  = ? Use the following thermochemical data to calculate the reaction enthalpy ΔHA: Reaction 1:       4 B + 3 O2 → 2 B2O3                               ΔH1 = –2509 kJ Reaction 2:       2 H2 + O2 → 2 H2O                          ΔH2 = –572 kJ Reaction 3:       B2H6 + 3 O2 → B2O3 + 3 H2O   ΔH3 = –2,159 kJ Calculate the enthalpy of reaction A (in kJ) and enter the numerical value in the answer box. Do not write units in the answer box. Clearly show on a paper how each reaction can be combined to equal reaction A  (multiply or reverse  each of the above reactions).complete work must be uploaded

Chemistry
10th Edition
ISBN:9781305957404
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Chapter1: Chemical Foundations
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...
icon
Related questions
Question

For the reaction below (which will be labeled reaction A), the reaction enthalpy is unknown:

                                                  2 B    + 3 H2    B2H6    HA  = ?

Use the following thermochemical data to calculate the reaction enthalpy ΔHA:

Reaction 1:       4 B + 3 O2 → 2 B2O3                               ΔH1 = –2509 kJ

Reaction 2:       2 H2 + O2 → 2 H2O                          ΔH2 = –572 kJ

Reaction 3:       B2H6 + 3 O2 → B2O3 + 3 H2O   ΔH3 = –2,159 kJ

Calculate the enthalpy of reaction A (in kJ) and enter the numerical value in the answer box. Do not write units in the answer box.

Clearly show on a paper how each reaction can be combined to equal reaction A  (multiply or reverse  each of the above reactions).complete work must be uploaded

 

 
Expert Solution
Step 1

The enthalpy change is a state function and the Hess law states that the change of enthalpy in a chemical reaction is independent of the pathway between the initial and final states. According to this law, the total enthalpy change during a complete chemical reaction is the same whether the reaction is made in one step or in several steps.

trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 4 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Thermodynamics
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305957404
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781259911156
Author:
Raymond Chang Dr., Jason Overby Professor
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305577213
Author:
Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Stanley R. Crouch
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9780078021558
Author:
Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079373
Author:
William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind…
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind…
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781118431221
Author:
Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Lisa G. Bullard
Publisher:
WILEY