2 mole of zinc is dissolved in HCl at 25∘C. The work done in open vessel is:
- 4.955 kJ
The exn take place as follows
2Zn + 4HCl → 2ZnCl2 + 2H2
When H2 gas is liberated in open vessel it pushes back its surrounding and thus does p - V with in surroundings
W = PextΔV = −Pext(Vf − Vx)
Vi = 0 thus ΔV = Vf
Vf = nRTPext
W = −Pext × nRTPext = −nRT
Given that n = 2, R = 8.314 J/K mol
T = 25+273 = 298K
W = −2 × 8.314 × 298 = 4955.144J = 4.955kJ