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Need help with Energetics Topic Chemistry

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Can someone please explain the answer to this question in depth.
Thank u soooo much :smile:
Original post by GoodStudent17
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Can someone please explain the answer to this question in depth.
Thank u soooo much :smile:


Write out the equation for the reaction that you wish to find.

Construct it by applying the appropriate four rules of number to teh given equations. Do the same to the energy values.
Not sure if you have the answer already but you can construct a Hess cycle using the information above which might make things easier to visualise. Message me if you still need help and I’ll draw it out for you.
Additional hints:

Second equation denotes the enthalpy of formation of C2H4 and the third equation denotes the enthalpy of formation of H2O. Enthalpy of formation of Oxygen (or any element in its standard state) is 0 kJ mol-1. Using this, you can work out enthalpy of formation of CO.
Original post by wombat746
Additional hints:

Second equation denotes the enthalpy of formation of C2H4 and the third equation denotes the enthalpy of formation of H2O. Enthalpy of formation of Oxygen (or any element in its standard state) is 0 kJ mol-1. Using this, you can work out enthalpy of formation of CO.


Thank u so much
Original post by wombat746
Additional hints:

Second equation denotes the enthalpy of formation of C2H4 and the third equation denotes the enthalpy of formation of H2O. Enthalpy of formation of Oxygen (or any element in its standard state) is 0 kJ mol-1. Using this, you can work out enthalpy of formation of CO.


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