Hess' Law

1. Given the following reactions: S(s) + O2(g) SO2(g) SO2(g) + O2(g) SO3(g) calculate the H for the reaction: S(s) + 3/2 O2(g) SO3(g) 2. "Water gas" is an industrial fuel composed of a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen gases. When this fuel is burned, carbon dioxide and water result. From the information given below, write a balanced equation and determine the enthalpy of this reaction: CO(g) + O2(g) CO2(g) + 282.8 kJ H2(g) + O2(g) H2O(g) + 241.8 kJ H = -297 kJ/mol H = -141 kJ/mol

Answer: 1. -438 kJ 2. CO + H2 + O2 CO2 + H2O; H = -524.6 kJ