6. Given the standard enthalpy of combustions of: methane gas (-890.5 kJ/mol), hydrogen gas (-285.9 kJ/mol), C graphite (-393.5 kJ/mol), the bond dissociation enthalpy of hydrogen gas (435.8 kJ/mol), and the latent heat of sublimation of graphite (718.4 kJ/mol) Evaluate the bond enthalpy of the C-H bond in methane. Clearly explain using a brief diagram (description) of the path chosen. Hint: CH4 (2) → C + 4H would represent bond formation

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6. Given the standard enthalpy of combustions of:
methane gas (-890.5 kJ/mol),
hydrogen gas (-285.9 kJ/mol),
C graphite (-393.5 kJ/mol),
the bond dissociation enthalpy of hydrogen gas (435.8 kJ/mol),
and the latent heat of sublimation of graphite (718.4 kJ/mol)
Evaluate the bond enthalpy of the C-H bond in methane.
Clearly explain using a brief diagram (description) of the path chosen.
Hint: CH4 () → C + 4H would represent bond formation
Transcribed Image Text:6. Given the standard enthalpy of combustions of: methane gas (-890.5 kJ/mol), hydrogen gas (-285.9 kJ/mol), C graphite (-393.5 kJ/mol), the bond dissociation enthalpy of hydrogen gas (435.8 kJ/mol), and the latent heat of sublimation of graphite (718.4 kJ/mol) Evaluate the bond enthalpy of the C-H bond in methane. Clearly explain using a brief diagram (description) of the path chosen. Hint: CH4 () → C + 4H would represent bond formation
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