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Consider the reaction described by the following chemical equation.
2 Ag2 S(s)+2 H2 O(l) -> 4 Ag(s)+2 H2 S(g)+O2(g) ΔHrxn^°=595.5 kJ/mol
The change in enthalpy for this reaction can be determined theoretically by using the standard enthalpies of formation for the species involved.
ΔHrxn^°=∑ n ΔHf products^°-∑ n ΔHf reactants^°
What is the value for the standard enthalpy of formation for Ag(s) that would be used in the equation above?
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kJ / mol
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Consider the reaction described by the following chemical equation.
\[
2 \mathrm{Ag}_{2} \mathrm{~S}(\mathrm{~s})+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l}) \longrightarrow 4 \mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{~s})+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \quad \Delta H_{\mathrm{r} \times \mathrm{n}}^{\circ}=595.5 \frac{\mathrm{~kJ}}{\mathrm{~mol}}
\]
The change in enthalpy for this reaction can be determined theoretically by using the standard enthalpies of formation for the species involved.
\[
\Delta H_{\mathrm{rxn}}^{\circ}=\sum n \Delta H_{f \text { products }}^{\circ}-\sum n \Delta H_{f \text { reactants }}^{\circ}
\]
What is the value for the standard enthalpy of formation for $\mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{s})$ that would be used in the equation above?
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$\square$ $\mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}$
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Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understanding the Reaction and Enthalpy Change
Step 2: Using the Standard Enthalpy of Formation Equation
The standard enthalpy change of the reaction (\(\Delta H_{\mathrm{rxn}}^{\circ}\)) can be calculated using the standard enthalpies of formation (\(\Delta H_f^{\circ}\)) of the reactants and products:
Step 3: Identifying the Standard Enthalpy of Formation for Silver
The standard enthalpy of formation for an element in its standard state is zero. Silver (\(\mathrm{Ag}\)) in its solid form is in its standard state. Therefore, the standard enthalpy of formation for \(\mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{s})\) is: