Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical energetics

Chemical energetics — practice question

When anhydrous copper(II) chloride, $\text{CuCl}_2$, reacts with water, $\text{CuCl}_2\cdot2\text{H}_2\text{O}$ is formed. The standard enthalpy changes of formation for this reaction are listed in the table. What is the standard enthalpy change for the reaction shown? $\text{CuCl}_2 + 2\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{CuCl}_2\cdot2\text{H}_2\text{O}$

  • A$-1586\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • B$-316\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • C$-110\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • D$-30\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$

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