Question
Two steps have enthalpy changes -90 kJ mol⁻¹ and 40 kJ mol⁻¹. What is the overall enthalpy change?
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Correct Answer: B. -50 kJ mol⁻¹
Explanation:
Hess’s law states that enthalpy changes add for sequential steps.
The overall value is the algebraic sum of the two changes.
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