Bond Enthalpies

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

For H₂(g) + Cl₂(g) → 2 HCl(g)

H-H 436 Cl-Cl 243 H-Cl 432

Using bond energies (kJ/mol), what is ΔH for the reaction?

  • A

    +679 kJ

  • B

    -185 kJ

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  • C

    -247 kJ

  • D

    +185 kJ

Explanation

ΔH = (bonds broken) - (bonds formed) = (436 + 243) - 2(432) = 679 - 864 = -185 kJ.

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