Chapter 10, Problem 10.75P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

$\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}$ for the combustion of gaseous ethanol is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The heat of the reaction $\left(\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}\right)$ is defined as the heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction as a result of the difference in the bond energies (BE) of reactant and product in the reaction. $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}$ is negative for exothermic reaction and $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}$ is positive for an endothermic reaction.

The formula to calculate $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}$ of reaction is as follows:

  $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}=\sum \Delta H_{\text{reactant bond broken}}^{°}+\sum \Delta H_{\text{product bond formed}}^{°}$

Or,

  $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}=\sum {\text{BE}}_{\text{reactant bond broken}}-\sum {\text{BE}}_{\text{product bond formed}}$

The bond energy of reactants is positive and the bond energy of products is negative.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The enthalpy of reaction for the combustion of liquid ethanol is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The heat of the reaction $\left(\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}\right)$ is defined as the heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction as a result of the difference in the bond energies (BE) of reactant and product in the reaction. $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}$ is negative for exothermic reaction and $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}$ is positive for an endothermic reaction.

A combustion reaction is that reaction in which reactant is reacted with molecular oxygen to form the product. Heat is released and the energy is produced in the reaction. Molecular oxygen is employed as an oxidizing agent in these reactions.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The enthalpy of reaction for the combustion of liquid ethanol calculated from the bond energies and standard enthalpies of formation is to be compared.

Concept introduction:

The standard enthalpy of reaction is calculated by the summation of standard enthalpy of formation of the product minus the summation of standard enthalpy of formation of reactant at the standard conditions. The formula to calculate the standard enthalpy of reaction $\left(\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}\right)$ is as follows:

  $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}=\sum m\Delta H_{\text{f (products)}}^{°}-\sum n\Delta H_{\text{f (reactants)}}^{°}$

Here, m and n are the stoichiometric coefficients of reactants and product in the balanced chemical equation.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

$\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}$ for the formation of gaseous ethanol from ethylene gas with water vapor is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The heat of the reaction $\left(\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}\right)$ is defined as the heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction as a result of the difference in the bond energies (BE) of reactant and product in the reaction. $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}$ is negative for exothermic reaction and $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}$ is positive for an endothermic reaction.

The formula to calculate $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}$ of reaction is as follows:

  $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}=\sum \Delta H_{\text{reactant bond broken}}^{°}+\sum \Delta H_{\text{product bond formed}}^{°}$

Or,

  $\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{°}=\sum {\text{BE}}_{\text{reactant bond broken}}-\sum {\text{BE}}_{\text{product bond formed}}$

The bond energy of reactants is positive and the bond energy of products is negative.

Lewis structure is generally considered as a simplified structure of any molecule or atom. Lewis structure for any atom or molecule depicts the valence electrons as dots around the element’s symbol present in the molecule along with the bonds that connect them. Every element tries to complete an octet except the hydrogen atom.

Every element in the Lewis structure tries to attain eight electrons in its valence shell by transfer or share of electrons. This rule is known as the octet rule.