Enthelpy Change and Bond Energies

In summary, the conversation is discussing the calculation of enthalpy change for a reaction involving 6C-H bonds, 3C-C bonds, and various other values. Hess's cycle is mentioned, but the individual is unsure of how to apply it in this situation. Eventually, a calculation is suggested using conventional notation to arrive at an answer of 315 kJ/mol, which is different from the initial calculation.
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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


6C-H bonds= 410 x 6 = 2460 kJ/mol
3C-C bonds
H of formation= +53.3 kJ/mol
H of atomisation = +717 kJ/mol
H-H = 436 kJ/mol

as H of formation is 53.3, can't I just do:
2460+3x=53.3?
But then I am not using a lot of the values provided and the answer in not in the options.[/B]
 
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You have to make a "good faith" effort.
 
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Bystander said:
You have to make a "good faith" effort.
Actually, I don't know what to do at all. I know that I have make a Hess's cycle so that I can form equations. But I can't figure out the Hess's cycle here.
 
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What is Hess's cycle?
 
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Bystander said:
What is Hess's cycle?
The total enthalpy change is the same for all the routes the reaction can take to produce the product.
 
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Correct. What route are you taking?
 
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Bystander said:
Correct. What route are you taking?
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Let the C-C bond energy be x
(3*-717) + (-436*3) + (410*6) + 3x = 53.3
-2151-1308+2460+3x=53.3
-999+3x=53.3
3x=1052.3
x=350.767
approx. 351 kJ/mol

But the answer should be 315kJ/mol.
 
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Were you to use conventional notation, you might be more successful.
 
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Bystander said:
Were you to use conventional notation, you might be more successful.
What do you mean by conventional notation?
 

Related to Enthelpy Change and Bond Energies

1. What is enthalpy change?

Enthalpy change is the amount of heat energy released or absorbed during a chemical reaction or physical change at constant pressure.

2. How is enthalpy change related to bond energies?

Enthalpy change is directly related to bond energies because bond energies determine the strength and stability of chemical bonds. When bonds are broken, energy is absorbed, and when bonds are formed, energy is released, resulting in a change in enthalpy.

3. How do you calculate enthalpy change using bond energies?

To calculate enthalpy change using bond energies, you need to know the bond energies of all bonds broken and formed during the reaction. Then, subtract the sum of the bond energies of the bonds broken from the sum of the bond energies of the bonds formed. The result will be the enthalpy change of the reaction.

4. What factors can affect bond energies and therefore enthalpy change?

Bond energies can be affected by factors such as bond length, bond type, and the presence of other atoms or molecules. Additionally, the temperature and pressure of the reaction can also impact bond energies and enthalpy change.

5. Can bond energies and enthalpy change be measured experimentally?

Yes, bond energies and enthalpy change can be measured experimentally using techniques such as calorimetry, which measures the heat absorbed or released during a reaction, and spectroscopy, which can provide information about the types and strengths of bonds in a molecule.

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