Structure Question

1. (a)Based on the energy data below, calculate the standard enthalpy change for the
reaction:

C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) 3CO2(g)+ 4H2O(l)

Δ Hθ C3H8(g) = -103.9 kJ mol-1

f

Δ Hθ CO2(g) = -393.5 kJ mol-1

f

Δ Hθ H2O(l) = -285.8 kJ mol-1

f

(6)
rxnH = nHproducts - nHreactants (1)
rxnH = [( 3 mol x -393.5 kJ mol-1)+(4 mol x -285.8 kJ mol-1)]-[( 5 mol x 0)+(1
mol x -103.9 mol-1)] (1)

rxnH = -2,323.7 kJ – (-103.9 kJ) (1)

rxnH = -2,219.1 kJ (3)

(b) Given that the standard enthalpy change of vapourization of water is 44 kJ mol -1,
at 25 oC and 1 atm, what would be the enthalpy change for the reaction in 5(a) if the
water formed was in the gaseous phase?
(3)

Additional energy released: 4 mol x 44 kJ/ mol = 176 kJ (1)

Enthalpy change of the reaction if steam is produced:
176 kJ + (-2,219.1 kJ) (1)
= -2,043.1 kJ (1)