How much heat will be required at constant pressure to form 1.28 kg of CaC2 from CaO(s) and C(s)?
Given:
ΔrH0(CaO,s) = −152 kcal/mol.
ΔrH0(CaC2,s) = −14 kcal/mol.
ΔrH0(CO,g) = −26 kcal/mol.
2240 kcal
CaO(s) + 3C(s) → CaC2(s) + CO(g)
ΔfH0 = (−14 − 26) − (−152) = +112 kcal/mol
Total heat required = (128064) × 112
⇒ 2240 kcal