the enthalpy change for the reaction 2H2 + O2--> 2H2O is 574kJ . what is the heat of formation of water
Dear Student,
Heat of reaction = [the sum of all heats of formation of all products] - [the sum of all heats of formation of all reactants]
Enthalpy of the reaction = 574 KJ
So the heat of formation of water = 574/2 = 287 KJ ( for 1 mole of water)
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