We are asked what is the value of ΔH for this reaction? (Formation of Pb(NO3)2(s))
Balanced reaction:
Pb(s) + N2(g) + 3 O2(g) → Pb(NO3)2(s)
Since this is a formation equation, the ΔH°f of the product is already the ΔH°rxn.
This is because the ΔH°f of reactants are all zero.
Standard thermodynamic quantities for selected substances at 25 °C
Substance | ΔHf ( kJ/mol) |
Na(s) | 0.0 |
Na(g) | 107.5 |
Cl(g) | 121.3 |
Cl2(g) | 0.0 |
NaCl(s) | -411.2 |
Pb(s) | 0.0 |
Pb(g) | 195.2 |
Pb(NO3)2(s) | -451.9 |
N(g) | 472.7 |
N2(g) | 0.0 |
O(g) | 249.2 |
O2(g) | 0.0 |
O3(g) | 142.7 |
What is the value of ΔH for this reaction? (Formation of Pb(NO3)2(s))
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