Given the balanced equation:

4Fe (s) + 3O2 (g) = = >2Fe2O3 (s) + 1640 kJ

Which phrase best describes this reaction?

(1) endothermic with DH = + 1640 kJ

(2) endothermic with DH = - 1640 kJ

(3) exothermic with DH = + 1640 kJ

(4) exothermic with DH = - 1640 kJ

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Carleigh Mendez

23 February, 20:28

Given the balanced equation:

4Fe (s) + 3O2 (g) = = >2Fe2O3 (s) + 1640 kJ

Which phrase best describes this reaction?

(1) endothermic with DH = + 1640 kJ

(2) endothermic with DH = - 1640 kJ

(3) exothermic with DH = + 1640 kJ

(4) exothermic with DH = - 1640 kJ

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Deon Wang · Answer 1

The answer is (4) exothermic with ΔH = - 1640 kJ. The 1640 kJ energy is at the right side of equation means that it releases energy. The enthalpy change means the energy of production minus the energy of reactants. If it is exothermic, the ΔH < 0.

Given the balanced equation:4Fe (s) + 3O2 (g) = = >2Fe2O3 (s) + 1640 kJWhich phrase best describes this reaction?(1) endothermic with DH = + 1640 kJ(2) endothermic with DH = - 1640 kJ(3) exothermic with DH = + 1640 kJ(4) exothermic with DH = - 1640 kJ

Given the balanced equation:

4Fe (s) + 3O2 (g) = = >2Fe2O3 (s) + 1640 kJ

Which phrase best describes this reaction?

(1) endothermic with DH = + 1640 kJ

(2) endothermic with DH = - 1640 kJ

(3) exothermic with DH = + 1640 kJ

(4) exothermic with DH = - 1640 kJ