The enthalpy change for the formation of NO(g) from its elements, as indicated below, cannot be measured directly because the reaction is reactant favoured.
1/2 N2(g) + 1/ 2 O2(g) → NO(g)
Use Hess's Law as well as the enthalpy changes for the reactions below, which was determined experimentally, to determine the enthalpy change (in kJ) of formation for NO(g).
- N2(g) + 3 H2(g) → 2 NH3(g) ΔfHo = -91.1 kJ. mol-1
- 4 NH3(g) + 5 O2(g) → 4 NO(g) + 6 H2O(g) ΔfHo = -906.2 kJ.mol-1
- H2(g) + 1/2 O2(g) → H2O(g) ΔfHo = -241.8 kJ.mol-1