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What is the standard enthalpy of formation of MgO(s) if 300.9 kJ is evolved when 20.15 g of MgO(s) is formed by the combustion of magnesium under standard conditions?

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a

+ 597.3 kJ mol-1

b

- 300.9 kJ mol-1

c

+ 300.9 kJmol-1

d

- 597.3 kJ mol-1

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Mg(s)+1/2O2(ρ)Mg O(s) ΔHr=Δfi+MgO

WMgO =20.15ρnmgO =20.1540 moles 

ΔHr=20.1540×ΔH°fMgO300.19×4020.15=ΔHfMgO

ΔHf0(MgO)=596kJ

300.920.15×40=597.3kJ/mol

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What is the standard enthalpy of formation of MgO(s) if 300.9 kJ is evolved when 20.15 g of MgO(s) is formed by the combustion of magnesium under standard conditions?