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11 January, 14:09

If the formation of NaCl proceeds according to the following equation and change in enthalpy, what is the reaction and change in enthalpy for the decomposition of 2 moles of NaCl? Na + ½Cl2→NaCl, ΔH = - 411 kJ

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  1. 11 January, 14:39
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    Given that the equation is balanced you can apply the stoichiometry.

    Multiply the entire reaction by 2 and reverse it to get the decomposition ot 2 mols of NaCl

    2NaCl → 2Na + Cl2

    The change in entalphy is positive (instead of negative) and of double magnitude: 822 kj.
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