2H2+1O2=2H2O delta H=-136 kJ

A) how many joules are released when 35.0 grams H2O form
B)how many grams of hydrogen burn when 278 kJ are released.
C) Draw a potential energy diagram of this reaction.

1 answer

a)
136 kJ released when 36 g H2O formed; therefore, 136 x 35/36 = ?kJ released for 35 g. Convert to J.

b)
136 kJ released when 4 g H burns. So
4 g H2 x 278/136 = ? g H burn when 278 kJ released.