Chapter 8, Problem 8.87SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

$\Delta H°$ for the given reaction has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Enthalpy corresponds to heat content of the system and it is represented by ‘H’ and it is the sum of internal energy ‘E’ and product of volume and pressure,

$H=E+PV$

$\Delta H$ refers to change in enthalpy.  Change in enthalpy in a reaction and heat of formation are related by the formula,

$\Delta H_{rxn}^{°}=\Sigma \Delta H_f^{°}(product)-\Sigma \Delta H_f^{°}(reac\tan t)$

Where,

$\begin{array}{l}\Delta H_{rxn}^{°}=\text{ enthalpy change in reaction}\\ \Delta H_f^{°}(product)=\text{ enthalpy or heat of formation of product}\\ \Delta H_f^{°}(reac\tan t)=\text{ enthalpy or heat of formation of }reac\tan t\end{array}$