What is the Enthalpy Change for NaOH(s) to NaOH(g)?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the enthalpy change for the transition of solid NaOH to gaseous NaOH. Participants express confusion regarding the standard states of various substances involved in the reaction, particularly for sodium and the bond dissociation enthalpies. Clarification is sought on how to handle the aqueous ions produced during the dissociation of NaOH and the physical states of sodium in different contexts. It is emphasized that bond dissociation enthalpy is assumed to be independent of the state, and that the standard state of elemental sodium is solid. The conversation highlights the complexities of enthalpy calculations in thermodynamics, particularly in relation to different physical states.
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Enthalpy of NaOH(s) --> NaOH(g)

Homework Statement



Given:
1. Na_{(s)} \rightarrow Na_{(g)} \Delta H = 109 kJ

2. \Delta H^{\circ}_{diss} = 251\:kJ\:for\:O_{2}

3. \Delta H^{\circ}_{diss} = 435\:kJ\:for\<img src="/styles/physicsforums/xenforo/smilies/arghh.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":H" title="Gah! :H" data-shortname=":H" />_{2}

4. \Delta H^{\circ}_{diss} = 465\:kJ\:for\:O-H

5. \Delta H^{\circ}_{diss} = 255\:kJ\:for\:Na-O

6. \Delta H_{soln} = -46\:kJ\:for\:NaOH_{(s)}

7. \Delta H^{\circ}_{f} = -427\:kJ\:for\:NaOH_{(s)}

Predict \Delta H for NaOH_{(s)} \rightarrow NaOH_{(g)} ?

Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


I understand the standard states of all substances for #1-3 but I am unsure of #4,5,7. I don't understand what the standard states are for #4,5 (both reactants and products). I don't understand what the physical state of sodium is for #7 (is it solid or gas ?). Also how will the aqueous ions produced from dissociation of sodium hydroxide in #6 cancel out ? and how will covalent bonds of Na-O or O-H as reactants cancel out ?

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You can assume bond dissociation enthalpy doesn't depend on the state. In #7 you start with elements in the standard state and end with NaOH in the standard state.
 
How will I cancel aqueous hydroxide ion or sodium cation ? So the standard state of elemental sodium in #7 is solid ? Also, after O--H bond or Na--O bond dissociates do the Na or O or H assume a gaseous state ?
 
Any new thoughts from my previous reply ?
 
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