Q.

The heat of solution of anhydrous CuSO4 and CuSO4·5H2O are -70kJ mol-1 and +12kJ mol-1 respectively.

The heat of hydration of CuSO4 to CuSO4·5H2O is -x kJ.

The value of x is _________ . (nearest integer)                     [2024]


Ans.

(82)   

Enthalpy of solution of anhydrous CuSO4(ΔH1) is given by equation:

CuSO4(s)H2OCuSO4(aq),ΔH1=-70kJ mol-1                    ...(i)

Enthalpy of solution of CuSO4·5H2O(H2) is given by equation:

CuSO4·5H2O(s)H2OCuSO4(aq),ΔH2=+12kJ mol-1        ...(ii)

(i) - (ii)

CuSO4(s)H2OCuSO4·5H2O(s),

ΔH=ΔH1-ΔH2=(-70-12)kJ mol-1=-82kJ mol-1