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When 1.0 g of solid NaOH (Triangle Hsoln = –445.1 kJ/mol) dissolves in 10 L of water, how much heat is released?

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11.1 kJ

Step-by-step explanation:

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The heat being released is calculated by multiplying the amount of NaOH used for making the solution. We are given a delta H that is equal to -445.1 kJ / mol. This value is per mole NaOH. Calculation is as follows:

-445.1 kJ / mol NaOH (1.0 g NaOH ) ( 1 mol NaOH / 40 g NaOH ) = -11.1 kJ
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