JAMB - Chemistry (2005 - No. 6)
2H\(_2\) + O\(_2\) → 2H\(_2\)O ΔH = - 571kJ
In the equation above, how much heat will be liberated if 12.0g of hydrogen is burnt in excess oxygen?
In the equation above, how much heat will be liberated if 12.0g of hydrogen is burnt in excess oxygen?
-1142 kJ
-571 kJ
+1142 kJ
-1713 kJ
Explanation
2H\(_2\) + O\(_2\) → 2H\(_2\)O ΔH = -571kJ
For Hydrogen, Number of moles = \(\frac{mass}{Molar mass}\)
Stoichiometrically, 2 = \(\frac{mass}{2}\)
Mass of Hydrogen = 2 x 2 = 4g
If 4.0g of Hydrogen burns in O\(_2\) to produce - 571 kJ of energy
∴ 12.0g of Hydrogen will burn in O\(_2\) to produce x kJ of energy
x = \(\frac{{12}\times{- 571}}{4}\)
= - 1713kJ
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