The heat of solution of anhydrous CuSO4 and CuSO4 5H2O are -70 kJ mol-1 and +12 kJ mol-1 respectively. The heat of hydration of CuSO4 to CuSO4 5H2O is -x kJ. The value of x is . (nearest integer).
Answer
82
Solution
(1) CuSO4(s) + aq CuSO4(aq); H1 = -70 kJ
(2) CuSO4 5H2O(s) + aq CuSO4(aq); H2 = +12 kJ
By Hess's law, (1) − (2) gives CuSO4(s) + 5H2O CuSO4 5H2O(s)
Hhyd = -70 - 12 = -82 kJ, so x = 82.
Answer: 82