Consider the reaction A 2 + B 2 2 AB. Breaking 1 mole of AA bonds

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Consider the reaction A2 + B2 → 2 AB. Breaking 1 mole of A—A bonds and 1 mole of B—B bonds requires 2200 kJ. Forming 1 mole of A—B bonds releases 1000 kJ.

(a) Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic? Explain.

(b) What is the value of ΔErxn? (Get the sign right.) How is it to be interpreted?

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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