Splitting water is one possible way to generate hydrogen fuel. Based on the thermodynamic data below at 298 K, estimate the temperature, in CELSIUS, above which the following reaction would be spontaneous. H₂O(1)→ H2(g) + 1/2O2(g) AHf (kJ/mol) -285.8 H₂O(l) H₂(g) O2(g) A. 803°C B. 1751°C OC. 1.75°C D. 1478°C E. 1076°C 0 0 Sᵒ (J/K-mol) 69.9 130.6 205.0

Splitting water is one possible way to generate hydrogen fuel. Based on the thermodynamic data below at 298 K, estimate the temperature, in CELSIUS, above which the following reaction would be spontaneous. H₂O(1)→ H2(g) + 1/2O2(g) AHf (kJ/mol) -285.8 H₂O(l) H₂(g) O2(g) A. 803°C B. 1751°C OC. 1.75°C D. 1478°C E. 1076°C 0 0 Sᵒ (J/K-mol) 69.9 130.6 205.0

Chemistry: Principles and Practice

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Chapter17: Chemcial Thermodynamics

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