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The enthalpy of vaporization of water is 40.79 kJ/mol. How much heat is required to vaporize 2 moles of water at its boiling point?

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The enthalpy of vaporization represents the heat required to convert 1 mole of a liquid into vapor without changing temperature. Be sure to multiply by the number of moles for the total heat required.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
  • 40.79 kJ
  • 81.58 kJ
  • 20.39 kJ
  • 10.39 kJ
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The heat necessary for water vaporization is determined by the equation: \[ Q = n \Delta H_{\text{vap}} \] Here, - \( n = 2 \, \text{mol} \) represents the mole quantity. - \( \Delta H_{\text{vap}} = 40.79 \, \text{kJ/mol} \) is the enthalpy of vaporization. The calculation for the heat is as follows: \[ Q = 2 \times 40.79 = 81.58 \, \text{kJ} \] Therefore, 81.58 kJ of heat is needed to vaporize 2 moles of water.
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