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The Enthalpy of Reaction is the difference in enthalpy between products and reactants. Check FAQs
ΔH=Eaf-Eab
ΔH - Enthalpy of Reaction?Eaf - Activation Energy Forward?Eab - Activation Energy Backward?

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-1.6E-20Edit=150Edit-250Edit
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Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ΔH=Eaf-Eab
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ΔH=150eV-250eV
Next Step Convert Units
ΔH=2.4E-17J-4E-17J
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ΔH=2.4E-17-4E-17
Next Step Evaluate
ΔH=-1.60217733000001E-17J/mol
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
ΔH=-1.60217733000001E-20KJ/mol
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ΔH=-1.6E-20KJ/mol

Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction Formula Elements

Variables
Enthalpy of Reaction
The Enthalpy of Reaction is the difference in enthalpy between products and reactants.
Symbol: ΔH
Measurement: Energy Per MoleUnit: KJ/mol
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Activation Energy Forward
Activation Energy Forward is the minimum amount of energy that is required to activate atoms or molecules to a condition in which they can undergo a chemical transformation in a forward reaction.
Symbol: Eaf
Measurement: EnergyUnit: eV
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Activation Energy Backward
Activation Energy Backward is the minimum amount of energy that is required to activate atoms or molecules to a condition in which they can undergo a chemical transformation for a backward reaction.
Symbol: Eab
Measurement: EnergyUnit: eV
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Enthalpy of Reaction

​Go Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction at Absolute Temperatures
ΔH=log10(K2K1)(2.303[R])(TabsT2T2-Tabs)
​Go Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction using Equilibrium Constants
ΔH=-(log10(K2K1)[R](TabsT2Tabs-T2))

Other formulas in Arrhenius Equation category

​Go Arrhenius Equation
Kh=A(exp(-(Ea[R]Tabs)))
​Go Pre-exponential Factor in Arrhenius Equation
A=Khexp(-(Ea[R]Tabs))
​Go Arrhenius Equation for Forward Reaction
Kf=Afexp(-(Eaf[R]Tabs))
​Go Pre-exponential Factor in Arrhenius Equation for Forward Reaction
Af=Kfexp(-(Eaf[R]Tabs))

How to Evaluate Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction?

Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction evaluator uses Enthalpy of Reaction = Activation Energy Forward-Activation Energy Backward to evaluate the Enthalpy of Reaction, The Enthalpy of chemical reaction formula is defined as the difference in activation energy between products and reactants for forward and backward reactions. Enthalpy of Reaction is denoted by ΔH symbol.

How to evaluate Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction, enter Activation Energy Forward (Eaf) & Activation Energy Backward (Eab) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction

What is the formula to find Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction?
The formula of Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction is expressed as Enthalpy of Reaction = Activation Energy Forward-Activation Energy Backward. Here is an example- -1.6E-23 = 2.40326599500001E-17-4.00544332500002E-17.
How to calculate Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction?
With Activation Energy Forward (Eaf) & Activation Energy Backward (Eab) we can find Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction using the formula - Enthalpy of Reaction = Activation Energy Forward-Activation Energy Backward.
What are the other ways to Calculate Enthalpy of Reaction?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Enthalpy of Reaction-
  • Enthalpy of Reaction=log10(Equilibrium constant 2/Equilibrium constant 1)*(2.303*[R])*((Absolute Temperature*Absolute temperature 2)/(Absolute temperature 2-Absolute Temperature))OpenImg
  • Enthalpy of Reaction=-(log10(Equilibrium constant 2/Equilibrium constant 1)*[R]*((Absolute Temperature*Absolute temperature 2)/(Absolute Temperature-Absolute temperature 2)))OpenImg
Can the Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction be negative?
Yes, the Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction, measured in Energy Per Mole can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction?
Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction is usually measured using the KiloJoule Per Mole[KJ/mol] for Energy Per Mole. Joule Per Mole[KJ/mol], Kilocalorie Per Mole[KJ/mol] are the few other units in which Enthalpy of Chemical Reaction can be measured.
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