Is this homework assignment exothermic or endothermic?

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The discussion centers on classifying various chemical reactions as exothermic or endothermic and determining the work done on or by the system. The reactions provided include the reaction of zinc with hydrochloric acid, the formation of nitrogen gas from liquid nitrogen, and the synthesis of sulfur trioxide. The original poster's classifications include some inaccuracies, particularly in labeling the work done for certain reactions. The thread emphasizes the importance of using chemical reasoning rather than calculations to predict enthalpy changes. Understanding these concepts is crucial for correctly identifying the nature of these chemical processes.
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Label each of the following reactions as exothermic or endothermic ("exo" or "endo"), and according to whether work is done on or by the system, or no work is done at all ("on", "by" or "none")? Note that no "endo-on" cases appear here, as these are always thermodynamically unfavourable. There is no need to do any calculation, use chemical arguments to predict the sign of the enthalpy change.

Pick from these > endo-by ,exo-none ,exo-by ,exo-on

Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)
Cl2(aq) + 2 KBr(aq) → 2 KCl(aq) + Br2(aq)
N2(l) → N2(g)
NH3(g) + HCl(g) → NH4Cl(s)
S(s) + 3/2 O2(g) → SO3(g)
 
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My attempt--- (are they right) ?
Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g) -- exo-on
N2(l) → N2(g) -- exo by
Cl2(aq) + 2 KBr(aq) → 2 KCl(aq) + Br2(aq) ---exo none
NH3(g) + HCl(g) → NH4Cl(s) ---endo by
S(s) + 3/2 O2(g) → SO3(g) ---endo by
 
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