Solution
Related Formula
According to Hess's Law, the net enthalpy change of a reaction is the sum of the enthalpy changes of the individual steps into which it can be divided.
Core Logic
Let the given reactions be: (1) 2Fe(s) + (3)/(2)O2(g) arrow Fe₂O3(s), Δ H₁ = -822 kJ/mol (2) C(s) + (1)/(2)O2(g) arrow CO(g), Δ H₂ = -110 kJ/mol
Target Reaction (3):
3C(s) + Fe₂O3(s) arrow 2Fe(s) + 3CO(g), Δ H₃ = ?To construct the target reaction:
- We need 3 CO(g) on the product side, so we multiply reaction (2) by 3.
- We need Fe₂O3(s) on the reactant side and 2 Fe(s) on the product side, so we reverse reaction (1).
Step 1: Calculate Net Enthalpy
Target Reaction (3) = 3 × (2) - (1)
Δ H₃ = 3 × Δ H₂ - Δ H₁ Δ H₃ = 3(-110) - (-822) Δ H₃ = -330 + 822 = 492 kJ/molChapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Thermodynamics