In the process of isolating iron from its ores, carbon monoxide reacts with iron (III) oxide, as described by the equation:
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) --> 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g) ?H = -24.8 kJ
The enthalpy change for the combustion of carbon monoxide is:
2CO(g) + O2(g) --> 2CO2(g) ?H = -566 kJ
Use the preceding thermochemical equations to calculate the enthalpy change (in kJ) for the equation:
4Fe(s) + 3O2(g) --> 2Fe2O3(s)