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One step in the manufacturing of sulfuric acid is the conversion of SO2(g) to SO3(g). The thermochemical equation for this process is
The second step combines the SO3 with H2O to make H2SO4.
- (a) Calculate the enthalpy change that accompanies the reaction to make 1.00 kg SO3(g).
- (b) Is heat absorbed or released in this process?
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