Calculate the enthalpy change for the dissolution of (NH4)2SO4(s) using the enthalpy of formation data provided below:   (remember to write the balanced equation for the dissolution reaction including state symbols). Explain how the value obtained here might be different from the value obtained using calorimetry. Compound Enthalpies of formation (kJmol-1) (NH4)2SO4 (s) -1380.9 (NH4)+ (aq) -143.5 (SO4)2- (aq) -1009.0

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Calculate the enthalpy change for the dissolution of (NH4)2SO4(s) using the enthalpy of formation data provided below:   (remember to write the balanced equation for the dissolution reaction including state symbols). Explain how the value obtained here might be different from the value obtained using calorimetry.

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Enthalpies of formation (kJmol-1)

(NH4)2SO4 (s)

-1380.9

(NH4)+ (aq)

-143.5

(SO4)2- (aq)

-1009.0

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