The standard enthalpy of formation of H2O(g) at 298 K is −241.82 kJ mol−1.
Estimate its value at 100°C given the following values of the molar heat capacities
at constant pressure: H2O(g): 33.58 J K−1 mol−1; H2(g): 28.82 J K−1 mol−1; O2(g):
29.36 J K−1 mol−1. Assume that the heat capacities are independent of temperature.
Method When ΔCp
7 is independent of temperature in the range T1 to T2, the integral
in eqn 2.36a evaluates to (T2 − T1)ΔrCp
7. Therefore,
ΔrH7(T2) = ΔrH7(T1) + (T2 − T1)ΔrCp
7
To proceed, write the chemical equation, identify the stoichiometric coefficients,
and calculate ΔrCp
7 from the data.
Answer The reaction