Question
Calculate the entropy change in surroundings when 1.00 mol of H2O(l) is formed under standard conditions. ∆fH0 = –286 kJ mol–1.
Solution
The thermochemical equation is,
From the above equation, it is clear that when 1 mol of H2O(l) is formed, 286 kJ of heat is released. The same amount of heat is absorbed by the surroundings.