2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3. In the reaction above, the standard heats of formation of SO2(g) and SO3(g) are -297 KJ mol-1 respectively. The heat change of the rea...

2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3. In the reaction above, the standard heats of formation of SO2(g) and SO3(g) are -297 KJ mol-1 respectively. The heat change of the reaction is?

Answer Details

2SO2 + O2 → 2SO3
2(-297) 2(-396)
-594 -792
Heat change = heat of product - reactants = -792 - (-594) = 198kj mol-