Dry chemical hand warmers utilize the oxidation of iron to form iron oxide according to the following reaction: 4Fe(s)+3O2(g)→2Fe2O3(s) Standard thermodynamic quantities for selected substances at 25 ∘C Reactant or product ΔH∘f(kJ/mol) Fe(s) 0.0 O2(g) 0.0 Fe2O3(s) −824.2 Calculate ΔH∘rxn for this reaction.

-1648.4 kJ/mol

Explanation:

Based on Hess's law:

ΔHr = ∑n×ΔH°f(products) - ∑n×ΔH°f(reactants)

In the reaction:

4Fe(s) + 3O₂(g) → 2Fe₂O₃(s)

ΔHr = 2 ΔH°f {Fe₂O₃} - (4ΔH°f {Fe(s)} + 3ΔH°f{O₂(g)}

As:

ΔH°f {Fe₂O₃} = -824.2kJ/mol

ΔH°f {Fe(s)} = 0.0kJ/mol

ΔH°f{O₂(g)} = 0.0kJ/mol.

Thus,

ΔHr = 2 ₓ -824.2kJ/mol =

i'm pretty sure its b i might be wrong though!