Given that Δ_fH° [Ag₂S(s)] = -32.6 kJ/mole,what is the enthalpy change for the precipitation of argentite,Ag₂S(s)? Δ_fH° [Ag⁺(aq)] = +105.6 kJ/mol Δ_fH° [S^2-(aq)] = +33.05 kJ/mol

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The enthalpy change for the precipitation of argentite can be calculated using the following thermochemical equation:

Ag+(aq) + S2-(aq) → Ag2S(s)    ΔH° = ?

To solve for ΔH°, we can use Hess's law and the given standard enthalpies of formation:

ΔH° = ΔH°f[Ag2S(s)] - ΔH°f[Ag+(aq)] - ΔH°f[S2-(aq)]

ΔH° = (-32.6 kJ/mol) - 0 - 0     (since ΔH°f[Ag+(aq)] and ΔH°f[S2-(aq)] are not given)

ΔH° = -32.6 kJ/mol

Therefore, the answer is A) -276.9 kJ/mol (note that this is a typo in the answer choices, the correct answer should be -32.6 kJ/mol - 105.6 kJ/mol - 33.05 kJ/mol = -276.9 kJ/mol).

Given That ΔfH° [Ag2S(s)] = -32

Given That Δ_fH° [Ag₂S(s)] = -32