Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 17 - Thermochemistry - 17 Assessment - Page 586: 63

Answer

This is an exothermic reaction because the enthalpy change is negative. The sodium acetate is the system and the water is part of the surroundings. Since heat is being released into the surroundings, this process will increase the temperature of the water.

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This is an exothermic reaction because the enthalpy change is negative. The sodium acetate is the system and the water is part of the surroundings. Since heat is being released into the surroundings, this process will increase the temperature of the water.
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