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Calculate the enthalpy change in calories when 45.2 g of steam at 100°\degreeC condenses to water at the same temperature. What is the enthalpy change in joules?

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45.2 g H2O1 mol H2O40.7 kJ1000 J1 cal18.0152 g H2O1 mol H2O1 kJ4.184 J=2.44×104 cal\begin{array}{c|c|c|c|c} 45.2\cancel{\text{ g H}_2\text{O}}& 1\cancel{\text{ mol H}_2\text{O}}& -40.7\cancel{\text{ kJ}}&1000\cancel{\text{ J}}&1\text{ cal}\\ \hline &18.0152\cancel{\text{ g H}_2\text{O}} & 1\cancel{\text{ mol H}_2\text{O}} &1\cancel{\text{ kJ}} & 4.184\cancel{\text{ J}} \end{array}\\\\= -2.44\times10^4\text{ cal}

Use a series of unit conversions, including the molar heat of condensation of water and the molar mass of water, in order to determine the enthalpy change in calories.

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