8. Thermochemistry
Enthalpy of Formation
8. Thermochemistry Enthalpy of Formation
17PRACTICE PROBLEM
The following reaction shows the atomization of HCl where the H–Cl bond is broken to produce H and Cl atoms in the gas phase:
HCl(g) → H(g) + Cl(g)
How is this reaction similar or different from the reverse of the standard enthalpy of formation of HCl(g)?
The following reaction shows the atomization of HCl where the H–Cl bond is broken to produce H and Cl atoms in the gas phase:
HCl(g) → H(g) + Cl(g)
How is this reaction similar or different from the reverse of the standard enthalpy of formation of HCl(g)?