Enthelpy change and activation energy

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the enthalpy change and activation energy for the reaction 2NO(g) + O2(g) → 2NO2(g), as well as related kinetic studies involving nitric acid production. Participants seek clarification on the enthalpy change value and the activation energy for the forward reaction.

Discussion Character

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  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Ann expresses uncertainty about the enthalpy change for the reaction, proposing a value of ΔH = -115 kJ mol-1 and requests confirmation and assistance with activation energy.
  • One participant suggests that Ann's enthalpy value appears plausible and discusses a potential mechanism involving a pre-equilibrium step, noting that the activation energy is reported as negative at E = -1.1 Kcal/mole, referencing historical literature.
  • Another participant provides specific enthalpy formation values for NO and NO2, calculating the reaction enthalpy as ΔH^0_{reaction} = -114.38 kJ mol-1, which is slightly different from Ann's initial proposal.
  • A separate participant introduces a different topic regarding the kinetics of various reactions involving nitric acid, indicating a broader interest in the subject matter.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the enthalpy change value, as Ann's proposed value differs from the calculated value provided by another participant. The activation energy remains unclear, with differing views on its reported value. The discussion includes multiple competing views and remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific literature and calculations, but there are unresolved assumptions regarding the accuracy of the activation energy and the enthalpy change values. The discussion also introduces kinetic aspects that are not fully explored.

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Please can someone help.

I am having trouble with the following question involving the production of nitric acid:

What is the value for the enthaply change for reaction 2NO(g) + O2(g) 2NO2(g)

and what is the activation energy for the forward reaction.

I think the answer for the value of the enthalpy change is ΔH = -115 kJ mol-1 but am not sure.

Could someone let me know if this is correct and help with the activation energy bit.

Thanks

Ann
 
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Nitric acid?? Nitrogen dioxide.

Your enthalpy for 2NO + O2 ---> 2NO2 looks plausible to me. This is a third order reaction and seems to involve a pre-equilibrium
NO + O2 ---> NO3 followed by a collision of the latter with
NO to form the nitrogen dioxide. The activation energy is reported as negative:
E = -1.1 Kcal/mole (Benson, "The Foundations of Chemical Kinetics", McGraw-Hill, 1960) as
measured by M. Bodenstein (Helv. Chim. Acta, 18, 743 (1935). Maybe this work is not the last word on this reaction, in which case you'll need to do some research in the library.
 
newkidintownu said:
Please can someone help.

I am having trouble with the following question involving the production of nitric acid:

What is the value for the enthaply change for reaction 2NO(g) + O2(g) 2NO2(g)

and what is the activation energy for the forward reaction.

I think the answer for the value of the enthalpy change is ΔH = -115 kJ mol-1 but am not sure.

Could someone let me know if this is correct and help with the activation energy bit.

Thanks

Ann
2NO + O_2 --> 2NO_2

\Delta H^0_f (NO) = +\ 90.29\ kJ\ mol^{-1}:
http://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?Formula=NO&NoIon=on&Units=SI&cTG=on

\Delta H^0_f (NO_2) = +\ 33.10\ kJ\ mol^{-1}:
http://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?Formula=NO2&NoIon=on&Units=SI&cTG=on

So:
\Delta H^0_{reaction} = 2\cdot 33.10\ -\ 2\cdot 90.29 =\ -\ 114.38\ kJ\ mol^{-1}
 
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the kinetic of the following reaction

:)
Hello, I am carrying a study on a column absorption of nitric acid, but I did not find the kinetic of the following reaction:
2NO2 <-------> N2O4
3NO2+H2O <----> 2HNO3+NO
3HNO2+H2O <-----> ZABHNO3+2NO
and 3HNO2+H2O <-----> HNO3+2NO
thinks
 

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