Hess's Law

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

A + B → D + E ΔH₂ = -50 kJ D + E → C ΔH₃ = +30 kJ (reverse: -30)

A + B C D + E ΔH₁ = ? ΔH₂ = -50 ΔH₃ = +30

Using Hess's law, what is ΔH₁ for A + B → C?

  • A

    +80 kJ

  • B

    -20 kJ

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  • C

    -80 kJ

  • D

    +20 kJ

Explanation

ΔH₁ = ΔH₂ + ΔH₃ = (-50) + (+30) = -20 kJ.

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