When H2(g) reacts with F2(g) to form HF(g) , 542 kJ of energy are evolved for each mole of H2(g) that reacts. Write a balanced thermochemical equation for the reaction with an energy term in kJ as part of the equation.
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When H2(g) reacts with F2(g) to form HF(g) , 542 kJ of energy are evolved for each mole of H2(g) that reacts. Write a balanced thermochemical equation for the reaction with an energy term in kJ as part of the equation.
Answer:
H₂(g) + F₂(g) ⇒ 2 HF(g) ΔH°rxn = -542 kJ
Explanation:
Let’s consider the unbalanced equation that occcurs when H₂(g) reacts with F₂(g) to form HF(g).
H₂(g) + F₂(g) ⇒ HF(g)
In order to get the balanced equation, we will multiply HF(g) by 2.
H₂(g) + F₂(g) ⇒ 2 HF(g)
To convert a balanced equation into a thermochemical equation, we need to add the standard enthaply of the reaction, considering that 542 kJ of energy are evolved for each mole of H₂(g) and there is 1 mole of H₂(g) in the balanced equation. By convention, when energy is released, it takes a negative sign. The thermochemical equation is:
H₂(g) + F₂(g) ⇒ 2 HF(g) ΔH°rxn = -542 kJ