Water gas, a mixture of Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen, is prepared by passing Steam over heated Carbon. Energy is absorbed during the process.
i) Is the process Endothermic or Exothermic?
ii) Construct a balanced equation for this reaction.
iii) Calculate the Enthalpy Change of reaction given that
C≡O 1072 kJ/mol
H-H 432 kJ/mol
O-H 467 kJ/mol
ii) Construct a balanced equation for this reaction.
iii) Calculate the Enthalpy Change of reaction given that
C≡O 1072 kJ/mol
H-H 432 kJ/mol
O-H 467 kJ/mol
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