Q The enthalpy of solution of anhydrous CuSO4 is - 15 9 kCAl/mol and that of CuSO4 5H2O is - Chemistry - Thermodynamics

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Q The enthalpy of solution of anhydrous CuS O 4 is - 15 9 kCAl/mol
and that of CuS O 4 5 H 2 O is 2 8
kCal/mol Calculate the enthalpy of hydration (in kCal/mol) of
anhydrous CuS O 4 into CuS O 4 5 H 2 O

Report your answer in terms of magnitude, rounding it off to the
nearest whole number

Rahul Yogi · Accepted Answer

Dear student,
Enthalpy of hydration = Products - Reactants = 2 8-(-15 9) = 18 7
kcal/mol

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Q. The enthalpy of solution of anhydrous CuS O 4 is - 15.9 kCAl/mol and that of CuS O 4 .5 H 2 O is 2.8 kCal/mol. Calculate the enthalpy of hydration (in kCal/mol) of anhydrous CuS O 4 into CuS O 4 .5 H 2 O Report your answer in terms of magnitude, rounding it off to the nearest whole number.