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Chapter 1, Problem 53P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 53P
Look up the enthalpy of formation of atomic hydrogen in the back of this book. This is the enthalpy change when a mole of atomic hydrogen is formed by dissociating 1/2 mole of molecular hydrogen (the more stable State of the element). From this number, determine the energy needed to dissociate a single H2 molecule, in electron-volts.
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QUESTION:
Problem 53P
Look up the enthalpy of formation of atomic hydrogen in the back of this book. This is the enthalpy change when a mole of atomic hydrogen is formed by dissociating 1/2 mole of molecular hydrogen (the more stable State of the element). From this number, determine the energy needed to dissociate a single H2 molecule, in electron-volts.
ANSWER:
Solution
Step 1
The enthalpy for the formation of one molecule hydrogen is given by
= 217.17 KJ/mol
We need to find out the enthalpy change when a mole of atomic hydrogen is formed by
dissociating mole of molecular hydrogen .
=
=7.2310-19 KJ
We know that
1 ev =1.602210-19J
1 ev =1.602210-22KJ