Problem: Consider the decomposition of liquid hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to form water and oxygen. Write the balanced chemical equation that corresponds to the ΔH˚f value you looked up for hydrogen peroxide.

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ΔHf°: standard enthalpy of formation; formation of 1 mole of compound from its elements in their standard states


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Consider the decomposition of liquid hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to form water and oxygen. Write the balanced chemical equation that corresponds to the ΔH˚f value you looked up for hydrogen peroxide.

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