Simple thermochemical equation

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In summary, the conversation discusses a chemical reaction involving the combustion of hydrogen gas with oxygen gas to produce water vapor. The correct statements are that there is no phase change involved, two moles of hydrogen gas react with one mole of oxygen gas, energy is released during the reaction, and q and ΔH have the same value at constant volume. The value of ΔH for reacting four moles of hydrogen gas with two moles of oxygen gas is −483.6 kJ.
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1. Homework Statement

2H2(g) + O2(g) --> 2H2O(g) ΔH = −486.6kJ

Which of the following are true statements for the above chemical reaction ?

a) A phase change is involved

b) Two moles of hydrogen gas react with two moles of oxygen gas to
produce two moles of water vapor

c) Energy is absorbed by the system, the reaction species

d) If the reaction takes place at constant volume, q and ΔH must by definition have the same value

e) ΔH for reacting four moles of hydrogen gas with two moles of
of oxygen gas is −483.6 kJ

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The Attempt at a Solution



I know that A is wrong because they are all gas.
I know that B is wrong because 2 mol of Hydrogen gas react with 1 mol of Oxygen gas
I know that C is wrong because energy was released
I think that D is right because that is no work
I think that E is also right

I've tried DE, E and D
but it's wrong, please help
 
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SamTsui86 said:
a) A phase change is involved
I know that A is wrong because they are all gas.
Check.
SamTsui86 said:
b) Two moles of hydrogen gas react with two moles of oxygen gas to
produce two moles of water vapor
I know that B is wrong because 2 mol of Hydrogen gas react with 1 mol of Oxygen gas
Check.
SamTsui86 said:
c) Energy is absorbed by the system, the reaction species
I know that C is wrong because energy was released
Check.
SamTsui86 said:
d) If the reaction takes place at constant volume, q and ΔH must by definition have the same value
I think that D is right because that is no work
Check.
SamTsui86 said:
e) ΔH for reacting four moles of hydrogen gas with two moles of
of oxygen gas is −483.6 kJ
I think that E is also right
"WORNG." Four plus two is twice the energy.

SamTsui86 said:
I've tried DE, E and D
but it's wrong, please help
If "D" is "wrong," it could be a matter of limited attempts allowed, or a mistranscription.
 

1. What is a simple thermochemical equation?

A simple thermochemical equation is a representation of a chemical reaction that also includes information about the energy changes that occur during the reaction, such as heat and enthalpy.

2. How is a simple thermochemical equation written?

A simple thermochemical equation is written in the form of reactants on the left side of the equation, an arrow indicating the direction of the reaction, and the products on the right side of the equation. The energy changes are written above or below the reaction arrow.

3. What is the purpose of a simple thermochemical equation?

The purpose of a simple thermochemical equation is to show the relationship between the reactants and products of a chemical reaction, as well as the energy changes that occur during the reaction. This information can be used to calculate the amount of heat released or absorbed during the reaction.

4. How do you balance a simple thermochemical equation?

To balance a simple thermochemical equation, the number of atoms of each element on the reactant side must be equal to the number of atoms of the same element on the product side. The energy changes must also be balanced, with the same amount of energy on both sides of the equation.

5. What factors can affect the energy changes in a simple thermochemical equation?

The energy changes in a simple thermochemical equation can be affected by factors such as the temperature, pressure, and concentration of the reactants and products. The physical states of the reactants and products (solid, liquid, gas) can also impact the energy changes.

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