Given the thermochemical equation: 2SO2 +O2 ----> 2SO3 ?H = -198kJ What is the enthalpy change (?H) for the decomposition of onemole of SO3?

Emeli Hagan

Emeli Hagan

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2021-01-16

Given the thermochemical equation: 2SO2 +O2 ----> 2SO3 ?H = -198kJ
What is the enthalpy change (?H) for the decomposition of onemole of SO3?

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estenutC

estenutC

Skilled2021-01-17Added 81 answers

1.decomposition of SO3 is the opposite reaction. Thus H= +198kJ forSO3 to decompose.
However, that value is for 2 moles of SO3. Thus, divide 198 kJ by 2to get the enthalpy change.
2.reverse the equation first
we get decomposition of SO3
enthalpy chnge is 198now
since we hav 2 moles,198/2=99

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