Calculate the enthalpy change for the thermite reaction: 2Al(s)+Fe2O3(s)→2Fe(s)+Al2O3(s), ΔH∘rxn=−850 kJ when 10.0 mol of Al undergoes the reaction with a stoichiometrically equivalent amount of Fe2O3. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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Answer:

Enthalpy change when 10.0 moles of aluminium reacts with stoichiometrically equivalent ferric oxide is [tex]-4.25\times 10^{3} kJ[/tex].

Explanation:

[tex]2Al(s)+Fe_2O_3(s)\rightarrow 2Fe(s)+Al_2O_3(s),\Delta H^o_{rxn}=-850 kJ[/tex]

Energy change of the reaction when 2 mole of aluminium reacts with 1 mol of ferric oxide : [tex]\Delta H^o_{rxn}=-850 kJ[/tex]

Energy change of the reaction when 1 mole of aluminium reacts :

[tex]\frac{\Delta H^o_{rxn}}{2}=\frac{-850 kJ}{2}=-425 kJ[/tex]

Enthalpy change when 10.0 moles of aluminium reacts with stoichiometrically equivalent ferric oxide:

[tex]-425 kJ\times 10.0 =-4250.0 kJ=-4.25\times 10^{3} kJ[/tex]