The major source of aluminum in the world this bauxite (mostly aluminum oxide). It’s thermal decomposition can be represented by:

Al2 O3 (s) —> 2 Al (s) + 3/2 O2 (g)


ΔH rxn = 1676


If aluminum is produced this way, how many grams of aluminum can conform when 1.000×10^3 kJ of heat is transferred?

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Answer:

The correct answer is 32.2 grams.

Explanation:

Based on the given information, the enthalpy of formation for aluminum oxide is 1676 kJ/mol. It signifies towards the energy that is required to generate aluminum and oxygen, and both of these exhibit zero enthalpy of formation. Therefore, the ΔHreaction is the required energy to generate 2 moles of aluminum. Thus, the energy needed for the formation of single mole of aluminum is,  

ΔHrxn = 1676/2 = 838 kJ/mol

Q or the energy input mentioned in the given case is 1000 kJ. Therefore, the number of moles of Al generated is,  

(1000 kJ) / (838 kJ/Al mole) = 1.19 moles of Aluminum

The grams of aluminum produced can be obtained by using the formula,  

mass = moles * molecular mass

= 1.19 * 26.98

= 32.2 grams.  

In the thermal decomposition of aluminum oxide, the transference of 1.000 × 10³ kJ of heat can produce 32.19 g of Al.

What is a thermochemical equation?

A thermochemical equation is a balanced stoichiometric chemical equation that includes the enthalpy change.

  • Step 1: Write the thermochemical equation.

Al₂O₃(s) ⇒ 2 Al(s) + 3/2 O₂(g)     ΔH rxn = 1676 kJ

  • Step 2: Calculate the moles of Al formed when 1.000 × 10³ kJ of heat is transferred.

According to the thermochemical equation, 2 moles of Al are formed when 1676 kJ of heat is transferred.

1.000 × 10³ kJ × (2 mol Al/1676 kJ) = 1.193 mol Al

  • Step 3: Calculate the mass corresponding to 1.193 moles of Al

The molar mass of Al is 26.98 g/mol.

1.193 mol × 26.98 g/mol = 32.19 g

In the thermal decomposition of aluminum oxide, the transference of 1.000 × 10³ kJ of heat can produce 32.19 g of Al.

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