Calculate the change in enthalpy for the Mg-HCl reaction using standard enthalpies of formation. (Change in enthalpy of formation): HCl(aq) = -167.2kJ; MgCl2(aq) = -791.2 kJ
The reaction is
Mg(s) + HCl (aq) ------> MgCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)
change in enthalpy = total enthalpy of the product- total enthalpy of the reactant
= (-792.2 + 0) - (-167.2 + 0)
= -625 kJ
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