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Enthalpy of Reaction

Question 6 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

If a chemical reaction is reversed, what happens to the enthalpy of the reaction?

Answer
A
The enthalpy of the reaction becomes zero.
B
The enthalpy of the reaction doubles.
C
The sign of the enthalpy of the reaction reverses.
D
The enthalpy of the reaction is halved.

Explanation

Enthalpy change depends on the direction in which a reaction proceeds. Reversing the reaction switches the products and reactants, so the enthalpy change keeps the same magnitude but its sign reverses. Therefore, the correct choice is “The sign of the enthalpy of the reaction reverses.”

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