Q1) How much heat is released when 6.38 grams of Ag(s) (m. m = 107.9 g/mol) reacts by the equation shown below at standard state conditions?
4A9 (s) + 2H, Sq) + O2(g)
2Ag $(s) + 2H200)
Substance
AHof (kJ/mol)
-20.6
H259)
Ag2S (5)
H200
-32.6
-285.8
a)
8.80 KI
b) 69.9 kJ
C) 22.1 kJ
d) 90.8 kJ
e) 40.5 kJ

The correct answer is -8.80 kJ.

Explanation:

The ΔH° can be determined by using the formula,  

ΔH°rxn = ΔH°f (products) - ΔH°f(reactants)

Based on the given information, the ΔH°f of H2S(g) is -20.6, for Ag2S (s) is -32.6 and for H2O (l) is -285.8 kJ/mole.  

Now putting the values we get,  

= [2 molΔH°f (Ag2S) + 2 molΔH°f (H2O)] - [4 molΔH°f(Ag) + 2 molΔH°f(H2S) + 1 molΔH°f(O2)]

=[2 mol (-32.6 kJ/mol) + 2 mol(-285.8 kJ/mol)] - [4 mol(0.00 kJ/mol) + 2 mol (-20.6 kJ/mol) + 1 mol (0.00 kJ/mol)

= [(-65.2 kJ) + (-571.6 kJ)] - [(-41.2 kJ)]

= -595.6 kJ

Thus, the enthalpy change of -595.6 kJ takes place when 4 mol of Ag reacts by the equation mentioned.  

The mass of Ag given is 6.38 grams, the molecular mass of Ag is 107.9 g/mol. The formula for calculating moles is,  

Moles = mass/molar mass

= 6.38 g / 107.9 g/mol

= 0.0591 mol

Now the change in enthalpy when 0.0591 mol of Ag reacts by the given reaction is (-595.6 kJ/4 mol) × 0.0591 mol = -8.80 kJ

The negative sign indicates that the heat is released in the process. Therefore, the -8.80 kJ of heat is released by 6.38 grams of Ag in the given case.  

a non redox reaction occurs when there is not a transfer of electrons. for redox reactions, which are reduction-oxidation reactions, a change in the oxidation number occurs. elements that are reduced gain electrons, and elements that are oxidized lose electrons.

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