Problem: How do you calculate the enthalpy change in the following reaction:4 NH3(g) + 5 O2(g) → 4 NO(g) + 6 H2O?
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We’re being asked to determine how to calculate the enthalpy change in the following reaction.
4 NH3(g) + 5 O2(g) → 4 NO(g) + 6 H2O
Recall that ΔH˚rxn can be calculated from the enthalpy of formation (ΔH˚f) of the reactants and products involved. We can use the following equation to solve for ΔH˚rxn:
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How do you calculate the enthalpy change in the following reaction:
4 NH3(g) + 5 O2(g) → 4 NO(g) + 6 H2O?
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