Chapter 7.3, Problem 7.3P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

$\text{ΔH}$ for the photosynthesis reaction has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Enthalpy $\text{H}$ is the total amount of heat in a particular system.

The value of heat formed in a reaction $\text{ΔH}$ is calculated by the formula,

$\text{ΔH=}{{\displaystyle \sum \left(BondDissociationEnergy\right)}}_{\left(\text{reactants}\right)}-{{\displaystyle \sum \left(BondDissociationEnergy\right)}}_{\left(\text{products}\right)}$

If the value obtained for $\text{ΔH}$ in a reaction is positive then it is an endothermic reaction whereas the value obtained for $\text{ΔH}$ is negative it is an exothermic reaction.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the photosynthesis reaction is endothermic or exothermic has to be found.

Concept Introduction:

Enthalpy $\text{H}$ is the total amount of heat in a particular system.

The value of heat formed in a reaction $\text{ΔH}$ is calculated by the formula,

$\text{ΔH=}{{\displaystyle \sum \left(BondDissociationEnergy\right)}}_{\left(\text{reactants}\right)}-{{\displaystyle \sum \left(BondDissociationEnergy\right)}}_{\left(\text{products}\right)}$

If the value obtained for $\text{ΔH}$ in a reaction is positive then it is an endothermic reaction whereas the value obtained for $\text{ΔH}$ is negative it is an exothermic reaction.