Using the standard enthalpies of formation given below, determine the standard enthalpy change, ΔHrxn∘, for the reaction CaO(s)+CO2(g)→CaCO3(s).
ΔHf∘(CaO,s)=−635.5kJ mol−1ΔHf∘(CO2,g)=−393.5kJ mol−1ΔHf∘(CaCO3,s)=−1207.0kJ mol−1
a) +178kJ (endothermic)
b) +242kJ (endothermic)
c) −178kJ (exothermic)
d) −571.5kJ (exothermic)