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15 1 Standard Enthalpy Changes of ReactioasdASasASasn
15 1 Standard Enthalpy Changes of ReactioasdASasASasn
To make the results of this comparable, we use the standard enthalpy change of reaction,
which is done under standard conditions (101.3kPa and 298K), Hc.
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15.1.2 - Determine the enthalpy change of a reaction using standard enthalpy changes of
formation and combustion
If the reaction is the combustions of a fuel, it is the standard enthalpy change of
combustion, in which all the substances are in their standard state. This can be measured
with a bomb calorimeter.
On the other hand, if the reaction involves one mole of a compound being formed from its
elements, then it is the standard enthalpy change of formation, Hf, all under standard
conditions. The standard enthalpy change of formation of any element in its most stable
form is zero.
The standard enthalpy change of formation can be used to calculate the standard enthalpy
change of reaction: Hreaction
This means that the reaction took place under standard conditions
aA + bB cC + dD
In the reaction above, a mol of A reacts with b mol of B to make c mol of C and d mol of D
The standard enthalpy of reaction can be calculated using the Hf values for the reactants
and products
Hreaction = [cHf (C) + dHf (D)] - [aHf(A)+ bHf(B)]
= nHf (products) - mHf (reactants)
m and n represent the stoichiometric coefficients of the reactants and products.
To help find the enthalpy of this reaction, we can perform simultaneous equations using
the standard enthalpy of combustion of formation. An example is show further on.
To do these calculations, there are a few important things to remember:
Reversing the equation also reverses the sign on the enthalpy change
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If the coefficients are multiplied by a factor, the enthalpy change is also multiplied by
that factor.
States need to be specified because they can affect the enthalpy change
An Example Calculation
Compound
Hf (kJ mol-1)
H2O (l)
-286
CO2 (g)
-394
Hc (kJ mol-1)
CH3OH (l)
()
( )
-715
( )
()
The enthalpy value is doubled because two moles of CH3OH are used in the balanced
equation.
Hreaction(CH3OH) = nHf(products) - mHf(reactants)
= [2Hf(CO2) + 4Hf(H2O)] [2Hf(CH3OH) + 3Hf(O2)]
The equation is rearranged to give:
2Hf(CH3OH) = [2(-394) + 4(-286)] [3(0) (1430)]
2Hf(CH3OH) = -502
Hf(CH3OH) = -251 kJ mol-1
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