Solution
Related Formula
Reaction enthalpy based on atomization processes:
Δᵣ H = Σ Δf H(products) - Σ Δf H(reactants)Step 1: Map the Dissociation Reaction
Consider the dissociation of gas phase water molecules into constituent gaseous atoms:
H₂O(g) arrow 2H(g) + O(g)The total energy required corresponds to breaking exactly two O-H bonds:
Δᵣ H = 2 × B.E.(O-H)Step 2: Calculate Δᵣ H
Using the enthalpies of formation:
Δᵣ H = [2 × Δf H(H(g)) + Δf H(O(g))] - Δf H(H₂O(g)) Δᵣ H = [2 × 220.0 + 250.0] - (-242.0) Δᵣ H = [440.0 + 250.0] + 242.0 = 690.0 + 242.0 = 932.0 kJ mol⁻¹Step 3: Solve for Single Bond Enthalpy
2 × B.E.(O-H) = 932.0 B.E.(O-H) = (932.0)/(2) = 466 kJ mol⁻¹Pattern Recognition
Sees: Atomization state values used to evaluate single bond metrics. Shortcut: Remember Total Dissociation Energy = Σ Δf H(atoms) - Δf H(molecule). Halving the result gives the average bond enthalpy.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics