1. Hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) react to produce water (H2O). (a) Write down the equation for the above reaction. (b) The enthalpy change of reaction is -286 kJ mol-. Is the reaction endothermic or exothermic? (c) What kinds of bonds are broken during the reaction? (d) What kinds of bonds are formed during the reaction? (e) Construct a diagram showing the change in enthalpy for the reaction.

1. Hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) react to produce water (H2O). (a) Write down the equation for the above reaction. (b) The enthalpy change of reaction is -286 kJ mol-. Is the reaction endothermic or exothermic? (c) What kinds of bonds are broken during the reaction? (d) What kinds of bonds are formed during the reaction? (e) Construct a diagram showing the change in enthalpy for the reaction.

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Chapter21: The Chemistry Of The Main Group Elements

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