J.R. S. answered 10/12/24
Hess' Law
4xy3 + 7z2 ==> 6y2z + 4xz2 TARGET EQUATION
Given:
eq. 1). x2 + 3y2 ==> 2xy3 .. ∆H = -310
eq. 2). x2 + 2z2 ==. 2xz2 .. ∆H = -180
eq. 3). 2y2 + z2 ==> 2y2z .. ∆H = -240
Procedure:
reverse eq. 1 and multiply by 2: 4xy3 ==> 2x2 + 6y2 .. ∆H = + 610
copy eq. 2 and multiply by 2: 2x2 + 4z2 ==> 4xz2 .. ∆H = -360
copy eq. 3 and multiply by 3: 6y2 + 3z2 ==> 6y2z .. ∆H = -720
Sum these three equations to get...
4xy3 + 2x2 + 4z2 + 6y2+ 3z2 ==> 2x2 + 6y2 + 4xz2 + 6y2z
Combine like terms and cancel like terms on opposite sides and sum the ∆H values to get...
4xy3 + 7z2 ==> 6y2z + 4xz2 TARGET EQUATION
∆H = -470 (whatever units were given, probably kJ)
J.R. S.
In Step 2 when adding the adjusted equations, I don't see how you get the target equation. The left side doesn't contain 4xy³ but the right side does. Also, the left side contains 12y² and don't see that in the target equation. This is clearly a problem for Hess' Law, but does't seem that the equations were manipulated correctly. If I have time, I will attempt a solution. Thank you.10/12/24