Calculate the enthalpy change when infinitely diluted solution of CaCl2 and Na2CO3 are mixed. ΔH0f For Ca2+(aq), CO2−3(aq) and CaCO3(s) are –129.80,−161.7,−288.5Kcalmol−1 respectively.
Enthalpy change during this process will be,
(−ΔH0f)Ca2+−(ΔH0f)CO2−3+(ΔH0f)CaCO3
129.8+167.7−288.5=3