Select all of the following equations that represent an exothermic reaction. nh3(g) + 12.0 kcal → ½n2(g) + 3/2 h2(g) c(graphite) → c(diamond), δh = - 0.45 kcal c + 2s → cs2, δh = 27,550 cal ch4 + 2o2 → co2 + 2h2o + 212,800 cal 2h2o → 2h2 + o2, δh = +58 kcal

Exothermic reactions:

1)  release heat to the surroundings

2) the change of enthalpy, ΔH, is negative: ΔH < 0

3) the temperature of the system increases

With that you can conclude about every equation given:

NH3(g) + 12.0 kcal → ½N2(g) + 3/2 H2(g) : is not exothermic because heat in the side of the reactants means that heat is being used, not released.

C(graphite) → C(diamond), ΔH = - 0.45 kcal : is exothermic because ΔH is negative

C + 2S → CS2, ΔH = 27,550 cal: is not exothermic because ΔH is positive

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O + 212,800 cal : is exothermic because heat appears as a product of the reaction, which means that it is released.

2H2O → 2H2 + O2, ΔH = +58 kcal : is not exothermic because ΔH is positive.

Which of the following did you identify correctly

Answer : option c) heat is released during the process.explanation :

the enthalpy of formation of water is given as -285.8kj/mol, which states that the enthalpy of formation is negative.

negative enthalpy of formation indicates that the heat is released during the reaction process. the heat is released from reaction to the surroundings the enthalpy is expressed with a negative sign with the energy given out in the reaction process.

the formation of water takes place by giving out heat which is -285.8 kj/mol.