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Ch.5 - Thermochemistry
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Capitolo 5, Problema 70a

Write balanced equations that describe the formation of the following compounds from elements in their standard states, and then look up the standard enthalpy of formation for each substance in Appendix C: (a) CH3OH(l)

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Identify the elements in their standard states that make up the compound CH3OH(l), which are carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O). Carbon is in the solid state as graphite, hydrogen is a gas (H2), and oxygen is also a gas (O2).
Write the unbalanced equation using these elements: C(s) + H2(g) + O2(g) → CH3OH(l).
Balance the equation by adjusting the coefficients to ensure the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation. The balanced equation should be: 2C(s) + 4H2(g) + O2(g) → 2CH3OH(l).
Check the balanced equation to confirm that the number of atoms for each element is equal on both sides of the equation. For example, there should be 2 carbon atoms, 8 hydrogen atoms, and 2 oxygen atoms on both sides.
Look up the standard enthalpy of formation (ΔHf°) for CH3OH(l) in Appendix C of your chemistry textbook or a reliable chemistry database.

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