| 1. | \(\dfrac{2 \mathrm{x}}{\mathrm{y}} \mathrm{kcal}\) | 2. | y - 2x kcal |
| 3. | 2x + y kcal | 4. | x + y kcal |
Find the value of x for the hydration reaction:
CuSO₄(s) + 5H₂O(l) → CuSO₄·5H₂O(s)
Given:
Heat of solution of CuSO₄ = –70 kJ mol⁻¹
Heat of solution of CuSO₄·5H₂O = +12 kJ mol⁻¹
ΔH(hydration) = –x kJ mol⁻¹