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Physical Chemistry: Heats of Formation Calculation

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Tables are available for heats of formation of common compounds and ions in aqueous solution in most general chemistry textbooks.

Calculate DH for the following reaction:

8 Al(s) + 3 Fe3O4(s) --> 4 Al2O3(s) + 9 Fe(s)

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DH (delta H= change of enthalpy) for a reaction is equal to the sum of the heats of formation of the product compounds minus the sum of the ...

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