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Enthalpy of Reaction — Quiz

Question 3 • Chemistry

Consider these intermediate chemical equations. Ca times s plus CO sub 2 times g plus 1 half cap o sub 2 g rightarrow Ca CO sub 3 s triangle cap h sub 1 is equal to negative 812 point 8 kJ 2 Ca s plus cap o sub 2 times g rightarrow 2 Ca cap o s triangle cap h sub 2 is equal to negative 1 comma 269 point 8 kJ The final overall chemical equation is CaO times s plus CO sub 2 times g rightarrow Ca CO sub 3 s . When the enthalpy of this overall chemical equation is calculated, the enthalpy of the second intermediate equation

Answer
A
is halved and has its sign changed.
B
is halved.
C
has its sign changed.
D
is unchanged.

Explanation

The first equation produces CaCO₃ from Ca, CO₂, and ½O₂. To cancel the Ca and ½O₂ and leave CaO as a reactant, use the second equation in reverse and divide all its coefficients by 2: CaO → Ca + ½O₂. Reversing changes the enthalpy’s sign, and halving the equation halves its enthalpy, so the second intermediate equation is halved and has its sign changed.

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