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Ch.5 - Thermochemistry
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Capitolo 5, Problema 48b

Consider the decomposition of liquid benzene, C6H6(l), to gaseous acetylene, C2H2(g): C6H6(l) → 3 C2H2(g) ΔH = +630 kJ (b) What is H for the formation of 1 mol of acetylene?

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Identify the given reaction and its enthalpy change: The decomposition of 1 mole of liquid benzene (C6H6(l)) into 3 moles of gaseous acetylene (C2H2(g)) has an enthalpy change (ΔH) of +630 kJ.
Understand the relationship between the moles of benzene and acetylene: From the reaction, 1 mole of benzene produces 3 moles of acetylene.
Calculate the enthalpy change per mole of acetylene produced: Since the total enthalpy change for the reaction is +630 kJ for 3 moles of acetylene, divide this value by 3 to find the enthalpy change per mole of acetylene.
Express the enthalpy change for the formation of 1 mole of acetylene: The result from the previous step gives the enthalpy change (ΔH) for the formation of 1 mole of acetylene from benzene.
Note the sign of ΔH: Since the overall reaction is endothermic (+630 kJ), the enthalpy change per mole of acetylene will also be positive, indicating that energy is absorbed in the formation of acetylene from benzene.

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Thermochemistry

Thermochemistry is the study of the heat energy associated with chemical reactions and physical transformations. It involves understanding how energy is absorbed or released during these processes, which is crucial for calculating enthalpy changes (ΔH). In the given reaction, the positive ΔH indicates that the decomposition of benzene is endothermic, meaning it requires energy input.
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