Calculate the [tex]$\Delta H$[/tex] at 290 K for the following reaction:

[tex]2 NO_{(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2 NO_{2(g)}[/tex]

Given:

- [tex]\Delta H = -120 \, \text{J}[/tex]
- [tex]\Delta S = -150 \, \text{J/K}[/tex]



Answer :

To solve for [tex]\(\Delta H\)[/tex] at [tex]\(T = 290\, \text{K}\)[/tex], we use the relationship between enthalpy change ([tex]\(\Delta H\)[/tex]), entropy change ([tex]\(\Delta S\)[/tex]), and temperature ([tex]\(T\)[/tex]) in thermodynamics. The expression that ties these quantities together is:

[tex]\[ \Delta H(T) = \Delta H - T \Delta S \][/tex]

Given values:
- [tex]\(\Delta H = -120\, \text{kJ}\)[/tex]
- [tex]\(\Delta S = -150\, \text{J/K}\)[/tex]
- [tex]\(T = 290\, \text{K}\)[/tex]

#### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Convert [tex]\(\Delta S\)[/tex] to the same units as [tex]\(\Delta H\)[/tex]:
Since [tex]\(\Delta H\)[/tex] is given in kJ and [tex]\(\Delta S\)[/tex] in J/K, we need to convert [tex]\(\Delta S\)[/tex] from J/K to kJ/K. We do this by dividing [tex]\(\Delta S\)[/tex] by 1000 (since [tex]\(1\, \text{kJ} = 1000\, \text{J}\)[/tex]):

[tex]\[ \Delta S_{\text{kJ/K}} = \frac{\Delta S}{1000} = \frac{-150\, \text{J/K}}{1000} = -0.15\, \text{kJ/K} \][/tex]

2. Substitute the given values into the formula:

[tex]\[ \Delta H(T) = \Delta H - T \Delta S_{\text{kJ/K}} \][/tex]

Given [tex]\(\Delta H = -120\, \text{kJ}\)[/tex], [tex]\(T = 290\, \text{K}\)[/tex], and [tex]\(\Delta S_{\text{kJ/K}} = -0.15\, \text{kJ/K}\)[/tex]:

[tex]\[ \Delta H(290\, \text{K}) = -120\, \text{kJ} - 290\, \text{K} \times (-0.15\, \text{kJ/K}) \][/tex]

3. Calculate the term involving [tex]\(T\)[/tex] and [tex]\(\Delta S\)[/tex]:

[tex]\[ 290\, \text{K} \times (-0.15\, \text{kJ/K}) = -43.5\, \text{kJ} \][/tex]

4. Combine the terms to find [tex]\(\Delta H(290\, \text{K})\)[/tex]:

[tex]\[ \Delta H(290\, \text{K}) = -120\, \text{kJ} - (-43.5\, \text{kJ}) \][/tex]

[tex]\[ \Delta H(290\, \text{K}) = -120\, \text{kJ} + 43.5\, \text{kJ} \][/tex]

5. Simplify the expression:

[tex]\[ \Delta H(290\, \text{K}) = -76.5\, \text{kJ} \][/tex]

So, the change in enthalpy [tex]\(\Delta H\)[/tex] at [tex]\(290\, \text{K}\)[/tex] for the given reaction is [tex]\(-76.5\, \text{kJ}\)[/tex].