A reaction that is used to propel rockets is N2O4(l) + 2N2H4(l) --> 3N2(g) + 4H2O(g). This reaction has the advantage that neither product is toxic, so no dangerous pollution is released. When the reaction consumes 10.0 g of liquid N2O4, it releases 124 kJ of heat. What is the value of ΔH (in kJ per mole N2O4) for the chemical equation as written?

Respuesta :

Answer:

-1140 kJ/mol.

Explanation:

Let's consider the following balanced equation:

N₂O₄(l) + 2 N₂H₄(l) ⇒ 3 N₂(g) + 4 H₂O(g)

When 10.0 g of N₂O₄ react 124 kJ of heat are released. By convention, when heat is released we use the negative sign. Since the molar mass of N₂O₄ is 92.0 g/mol, the enthalpy of reaction is:

[tex]\Delta H=\frac{-124kJ}{10.0gN_{2}O_{4}} .\frac{92.0gN_{2}O_{4}}{1molN_{2}O_{4}} =-1140kJ/molN_{2}O_{4}[/tex]