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The standard enthalpy of combustion of C3H7OH(l), C(s,graphite) and H2(g) are -1300,-393, and -286 kJmol-1. Calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of C3H7OH(l)
Sure, I can help you with that! To calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of C3H7OH(l), we can use the concept of Hess's Law and an enthalpy cycle.
First, let's understand what the standard enthalpy of formation represents. It is the enthalpy change when one mole of a compound is formed from its constituent elements, with all substances in their standard states.
Here's how you can draw an enthalpy cycle to solve this problem step by step:
1. Start by drawing a vertical line to represent the enthalpy change for the formation of C3H7OH(l). Label it as ΔHf(C3H7OH).
2. Next, draw a horizontal line extending to the left from the vertical line. This line represents the combustion of C3H7OH(l) to form CO2(g) and H2O(l). Label its enthalpy change as -1300 kJmol-1.
3. Now, draw a vertical line extending downwards from the left end of the horizontal line. This line represents the enthalpy change for the formation of CO2(g). Label it as ΔHf(CO2).
4. Draw another horizontal line extending to the left from the bottom end of the vertical line representing the formation of graphite (C(s, graphite)). Label this line as ΔHf(C).
5. Finally, draw a vertical line extending downwards from the left end of the last horizontal line. This line represents the enthalpy change for the formation of H2(g). Label it as ΔHf(H2).
Now, let's calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of C3H7OH(l):
Since we are given the enthalpy changes for combustion of C3H7OH(l), formation of CO2(g), C(s, graphite), and H2(g), we need to use Hess's Law to find the enthalpy change for the formation of C3H7OH(l).
According to Hess's Law, the overall enthalpy change of a reaction can be calculated by summing up the enthalpy changes involved in a series of reactions that lead to the desired reaction.
Therefore, ΔHf(C3H7OH) = ΔHf(CO2) + ΔHf(H2O) - ΔHcomb(C3H7OH)
Where:
ΔHf(CO2) = Standard enthalpy of formation of CO2 = -393 kJmol-1
ΔHf(H2O) = Standard enthalpy of formation of H2O(l) = -286 kJmol-1
ΔHcomb(C3H7OH) = Standard enthalpy of combustion of C3H7OH(l) = -1300 kJmol-1
Substituting the given values, we have:
ΔHf(C3H7OH) = -393 + (-286) - (-1300)
= -393 - 286 + 1300
= 621 kJmol-1
So, the standard enthalpy of formation of C3H7OH(l) is 621 kJmol-1.
Remember to always double-check your calculations and units to make sure they are consistent throughout the problem.
I hope this explanation helps you! Let me know if you have any further questions.
To find the standard enthalpy of formation of C3H7OH(l), we can use the concept of Hess's Law and the enthalpy cycle.
First, let's draw the enthalpy cycle. Follow these steps:
1. Start by drawing a box or circle in the center, representing the formation of C3H7OH(l). Label it as the desired reaction (ΔHf).
2. Now, we need to find the intermediate reactions that will lead to the formation of C3H7OH(l). In this case, we need to consider the combustion reactions of C(s) and H2(g) to form CO2(g) and H2O(l) since C3H7OH(l) contains these elements.
C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g) (Reaction 1)
H2(g) + 1/2O2(g) → H2O(l) (Reaction 2)
3. Calculate the enthalpy change (ΔH) for each reaction based on the given standard enthalpy values:
ΔH1 = -393 kJ/mol (Given)
ΔH2 = -286 kJ/mol (Given)
4. Now, let's connect the intermediate reactions to the desired reaction (formation of C3H7OH(l)). To do this, we need to invert and adjust the signs of the intermediate reactions as we want them to be reactants in the desired reaction, while the desired reaction remains a product.
CO2(g) → C(s) + O2(g) (Reverse of Reaction 1)
H2O(l) → H2(g) + 1/2O2(g) (Reverse of Reaction 2)
5. Finally, we need to determine the enthalpy change for the desired reaction (ΔHf). Since the enthalpy cycle is a closed loop, the sum of the enthalpy changes around the cycle should be zero.
ΔHf = ΔH1 + ΔH2 - ΔH(reverse of Reaction 1) - ΔH(reverse of Reaction 2)
Substituting the values:
ΔHf = -1300 kJ/mol + -393 kJ/mol - (-393 kJ/mol) - (-286 kJ/mol)
Simplifying:
ΔHf = -1300 kJ/mol - 393 kJ/mol + 393 kJ/mol + 286 kJ/mol
ΔHf = -1300 kJ/mol
Therefore, the standard enthalpy of formation of C3H7OH(l) is -1300 kJ/mol.