Answer:
56.0kJ/mol
Explanation:
The reaction of NaOH with HCl is:
NaOH + HCl → H₂O + NaCl + ΔH
Where ΔH is the heat of reaction that is released per mole of reactants,
The moles that reacts are:
100mL = 0.1L * (1mol / L) = 0.1 moles reacts
To find the heat released in the coffee cup calorimeter, you use the equation:
Q = m×ΔT×C
Where Q is heat released,
m is mass of the solution
ΔT is change in temperature (Final temperature - Initial temperature)
C is specific heat of the solution (4.18J/g°C)
Mass of the solution is:
100mL + 100mL = 200mL
Density of the solution is 1.0g/mL. The mass is 200g
Change in temperature is 31.3°C - 24.6°C = 6.7°C
Replacing:
Q = m×ΔT×C
Q = 200g×6.7°C×4.18J/g°C
Q = 5601.2J
This is the heat released per 0.1mol. The heat released per mole (Enthalpy change for the neutralization of HCl by NaOH is:
5601.2J / 0.1 moles = 56012J / mol =
56.0kJ/mol