
(a)
Interpretation:
The ΔH∘ values for the given decomposition reaction has to be determined.
Concept introduction:
To calculate ΔH∘ value we can use the following formula
ΔHoreaction=∑ΔHof(products)−∑ΔHof(reactants)
Where, ΔH∘= standard enthalpy change formation
- ΔH∘ is inversely proportional to the decomposition of reaction.
- When ΔH∘ increases decomposition of reaction decreases.
(a)

Answer to Problem 21.33QP
The ΔH∘ values for the given decomposition is
ΔH∘ of MgCO3 117.6 kJ/mol
Explanation of Solution
To determine ΔH∘ values for decomposition of MgCO3(s)→MgO(s)+CO2(g)
Substitute the suitable values in the following equation we get the answer as follows
ΔHoMgCO3=ΔHof(MgO)+ΔHof(CO2)−ΔHof(MgCO3)
ΔHoMgCO3=(1)(-601.8 kJ/mol) + (1)(-393.5 kJ/mol) - (1)(-1112.9 kJ/mol) = 117.6 kJ/mol
The ΔH∘ values for the given decomposition reaction was determined
ΔH∘ of MgCO3 117.6 kJ/mol
(b)
Interpretation:
The ΔH∘ values for the given decomposition reaction and easy decomposed by heat has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
To calculate ΔH∘ value we can use the following formula
ΔHoreaction=∑ΔHof(products)−∑ΔHof(reactants)
Where, ΔH∘= standard enthalpy change formation
- ΔH∘ is inversely proportional to the decomposition of reaction.
- When ΔH∘ increases decomposition of reaction decreases.
(b)

Answer to Problem 21.33QP
The ΔH∘ values for the given decomposition is
ΔH∘ of CaCO3177.8 kJ/mol
- MgCO3 easily decomposes than CaCO3.
Explanation of Solution
To determine ΔH∘ values for decomposition of CaCO3(s)→CaO(s)+CO2(g)
Substitute the suitable values in the following equation we get the answer as follows
ΔHoCaCO3=ΔHof(CaO)+ΔHof(CO2)−ΔHof(CaCO3)
ΔHoCaCO3=(1)(-635.6 kJ/mol) + (1)(-393.5 kJ/mol) - (1)(-1206.9 kJ/mol) = 177.8 kJ/mol
To explain which one easily decomposes.
- ΔH∘ is inversely proportional to the decomposition of reaction.
- When ΔH∘ increases decomposition of reaction decreases.
- So, MgCO3 easily decomposes than CaCO3.
The ΔH∘ values for the given decomposition reaction and which one gets easy decomposed was explained.
ΔH∘ of CaCO3177.8 kJ/mol
- MgCO3 is easily decomposes than CaCO3
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