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Thermodynamics

Question
CBSEENCH11006296

Given:
space straight N subscript 2 left parenthesis straight g right parenthesis space plus space space 3 straight H subscript 2 left parenthesis straight g right parenthesis space space rightwards arrow space space 2 NH subscript 3 left parenthesis straight g right parenthesis semicolon space space increment subscript straight r straight H to the power of 0 space equals space minus 92.4 space kJ space mol to the power of negative 1 end exponent
What is the standard enthalpy of formation of NH subscript 3 gas?


Solution

Standard enthalpy of formation of a compound is the change in enthalpy that takes place during the formation of 1 mole of a substance in its standard form its constituent elements in their standard state.
writing the given equation for 1 mole of NH3 (g).
1 half straight N subscript 2 left parenthesis straight g right parenthesis space plus 3 over 2 straight H left parenthesis presubscript 2 straight g right parenthesis rightwards arrow NH subscript 3 left parenthesis straight g right parenthesis
therefore comma
Standard space enthalpy space of space formation space of space NH subscript 3 left parenthesis straight g right parenthesis
equals bevelled 1 half increment subscript straight r space straight H to the power of 0
equals bevelled 1 half left parenthesis negative 92.4 space KJ space mol to the power of negative 1 end exponent right parenthesis
equals negative 46.2 space straight K space straight J space mol to the power of negative 1 end exponent