ΔH = +572 kJ for the decomposition of water by the reaction 2 H 2O( ) → 2 H 2(g) + O 2(g). How many grams of water can be decomposed by 5.00 × 10 3 kJ of energy? ΔH = +572 kJ for the decomposition of water by the reaction 2 H 2O( ) → 2 H 2(g) + O 2(g). How many grams of water can be decomposed by 5.00 × 10 3 kJ of energy?

315 g

Explanation:

Step 1: Write the thermochemical equation

2 H₂O(l) → 2 H₂(g) + O₂(g)      ΔH = +572 kJ

Step 2: Calculate the molar of water decomposed by 5.00 × 10³ kJ of energy

According to the thermochemical equation, 572 kJ are required to decompose 2 moles of water.

5.00 × 10³ kJ × (2 mol/572 kJ) = 17.5 mol

Step 3: Calculate the mass corresponding to 17.5 moles of water

The molar mass of water is 18.02 g/mol.

17.5 mol × 18.02 g/mol = 315 g