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Topher925
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Like the question states, if you remove the electrons from an atom using some catalyst, will that reaction be exothermic or neutral. For example oxidization of hydrogen using platinum.
H2 + Pt = PtH+2 + 2e-
Would this reaction absorb or emit any heat? I wouldn't think so since I think this reaction can occur almost spontaneously as the Pt reduces the H2 bond strength to 0eV or am I just talking nonsense here?
H2 + Pt = PtH+2 + 2e-
Would this reaction absorb or emit any heat? I wouldn't think so since I think this reaction can occur almost spontaneously as the Pt reduces the H2 bond strength to 0eV or am I just talking nonsense here?