Limestone stalactites and stalagmites are formed in caves by the following reaction:
[tex]Ca_2 (aq) + 2HCO^-_3(aq) \rightarrow CaCO_3(s) + CO_2(g) + H_2O(l)[/tex]
If 1 mol of CaCO₃ forms at 298 K under 1 atm pressure, the reaction performs 2.48 kJ of P−V work, pushing back the atmosphere as the gaseous CO₂ forms. At the same time, 38.90 kJ of heat is absorbed from the environment.
Find the value of ΔH and ΔE.