Calculating the change in enthalpy (delta H) using bond energies.
Estimate the change in enthalpy for the following reaction using bond energies:
2 H2 + O2 ---> 2 H2O
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The reaction involves the breaking of an H-H bond, the breaking of an O-O bond, and the formation of two O-H bonds.
The following bond energies (B.E.) for each ...
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