1.05 g MgO is added to 110.15ml HCL with an initial temperature

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the energy released during the reaction of magnesium oxide (MgO) with hydrochloric acid (HCl). Participants explore the calculation of heat energy (q) based on temperature change and the conversion of units, as well as determining the energy per mole of MgO involved in the reaction.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes using the formula q = mcΔT to calculate the energy released, initially using incorrect units for mass.
  • Another participant points out the unit errors and suggests converting volume to mass for the calculation.
  • There is a discussion about the correct conversion of energy units from Joules to kilojoules, with some confusion about the values presented.
  • Participants discuss how to calculate kJ/mol of MgO, with one suggesting the use of molar mass to find the number of moles.
  • There is a correction regarding the need to use the number of moles of MgO to find the energy per mole, emphasizing the importance of units in calculations.
  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the calculation of moles and energy per mole, leading to further clarification from others.
  • Final calculations are presented, with one participant suggesting a value of 230 kJ/mol based on their calculations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the method of calculation but express differing views on the accuracy of unit conversions and the final energy values. Some calculations remain unresolved, and there is no consensus on the final energy per mole of MgO.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include potential errors in unit conversions and the need for clarity in the use of significant figures. Some calculations may depend on assumptions about the specific heat capacity and the accuracy of the temperature change.

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This discussion may be useful for students or individuals interested in thermochemistry, particularly those learning about calorimetry and energy calculations in chemical reactions.

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1.05 g MgO is added to 110.15ml HCL with an initial temperature of 21.5 degrees Celsius and a final temperature of 34.5 degrees Celsius. calculate the KJ of energy released for the reaction. assume that 4.18 J of energy is required to change the temperature of one mL of solution to one Celsius degree.my thinking. q=mcdeltat

q=?
m=110.15ml
c=4.18kj
delta t=13

=(110.15)(4.18)(13)
=5985.55Kj
=6.0x10^3
 
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Your thinking is not incorrect, but you are incredibly cruel to your units. Mass is not in ml, and your use of k is completely off.
 
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Borek said:
Your thinking is not incorrect, but you are incredibly cruel to your units. Mass is not in ml, and your use of k is completely off.

thanks, so how about i transfer the 110.15ml to grams which is 110.15g and then do q=mc[tex]\delta[/tex]t
q=(110.15g)(4.18J/g^oC)(13^oC)
q=5985.551 J = 598 KJ
q=5.9x10^3 J

so the answer is q= 598 KJ or q=5.985x10^3 J ??

better?

also how can I calculate KJ/mol of MgO from this? has to do with the molar mass in guessing? which for Mg is 24.31 and oxygen 16.0 so 40.31 so 5985/40.31=148.47 Kj/mol of MgO. did i do this correctly?
 
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haber101 said:
q=(110.15g)(4.18J/g^oC)(13^oC)

Very nice and very correct.

q=5985.551 J = 598 KJ

Nice try - but wrong. kJ is 1000 Joules.

also how can I calculate KJ/mol of MgO from this? has to do with the molar mass in guessing? which for Mg is 24.31 and oxygen 16.0 so 40.31 so 5985/40.31=148.47 Kj/mol of MgO. did i do this correctly?

No. You need molar mass, but you have to use it to calculate number of moles of MgO. Again - if you would pay attention to units it would be obvious something is wrong.
 
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Borek said:
Very nice and very correct.
Nice try - but wrong. kJ is 1000 Joules.
No. You need molar mass, but you have to use it to calculate number of moles of MgO. Again - if you would pay attention to units it would be obvious something is wrong.

ok, thanks, i see so it must be 5.98KJ, makes sense

for the second part, hmmm how about if i did the amount of MgO which is given

(1.05g MgO)(1mol MgO)/(40.31 g MgO)=.0260

im not sure about this one
 
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As usual you omitted units in your answer, but I guess you mean 0.0260 moles of MgO?

You know 5.98 kJ (beware: small k, not capital K) was produced by reaction of 0.0260 moles of MgO. Now just combine these numbers so that the answer is in kJ/mol.
 
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Borek said:
As usual you omitted units in your answer, but I guess you mean 0.0260 moles of MgO?

You know 5.98 kJ (beware: small k, not capital K) was produced by reaction of 0.0260 moles of MgO. Now just combine these numbers so that the answer is in kJ/mol.

yes that is what i meant, my apologies

by combine do you just mean say that there is 5.98 kJ per 0.0260 moles of MgO

or 5.98kJ/0.0260 mol MgO= 230kJ/mol
 
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Looks OK :smile:

Note: I have not checked numbers, but they look reasonable.
 
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Borek said:
Looks OK :smile:

Note: I have not checked numbers, but they look reasonable.

i appreciate the help, thanks
 
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