If nitric acid were sufficiently heated, it can be decomposed into dinitrogen pentoxide and water vapor: (a)

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If nitric acid were sufficiently heated, it can be decomposed into dinitrogen pentoxide and water vapor:2HNO3() NO5(g) + HO(g) AHrxn = +176 kJ

(a) Calculate the enthalpy change that accompanies the reaction of 1.00 kgHNO3(l).

(b) Is heat absorbed or released during the course of the reaction?

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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