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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Given 2H2(g) + O2(g) -> 2H2O(l), ΔH = -572 kJ, what is ΔH for the decomposition: 2H2O(l) -> 2H2(g) + O2(g)?
Options
A -572 kJ
B +572 kJ
Correct Answer
C -286 kJ
D +286 kJ
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Reversing a thermochemical reaction reverses the sign of ΔH from -572 kJ to +572 kJ.

Hint

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