Chemical Thermodynamics Question 475

Question: The heat of hydration of solution anhydrous CuSO4 and hydrated CuSO45H2O are - 66.5 and 11.7 kJ mol1 respectively. Calculate the heat of hydration of CuSO4 to CuSO45H2O

Options:

A) - 78.2 kJ

B) - 81.2 kJ

C) - 68.2 kJ

D) - 60.1 kJ

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • The required equation is : CuSO4(S)+5H2O(l)

CuSO4.5H2O(s)ΔH=

given that CuSO4.5H2O(S)+aq.CuSO4.(aq);ΔH2=+11.7kJ

The process of hydration may be expressed as CuSO4ΔH,(s)ΔH1CuSO4(aq)ΔH2,

CuSO4.5H2O

According to Hess’s law ΔH1=ΔH+ΔH2

ΔH1=ΔHΔH2

=,66.511.7=78.2kJ



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