Moderate

All of the following standard enthalpy change (∆H°) have only positive value EXCEPT:

Correct answer: B. ∆H°sol

  • A. ∆Hv
  • B. ∆H°sol
  • C. ∆H°BDE
  • D. ∆Hi

Explanation

Option B, ∆H°sol, refers to the standard enthalpy change of solution, which is the enthalpy change when one mole of a substance dissolves in a large excess of solvent to form a solution of infinite dilution under standard conditions.The reason why option B is correct, and all other options are incorrect, is because ∆H°sol can be either positive or negative. It depends on whether the dissolution process is exothermic (releases heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat).

Last updated

About Thermochemistry and Energetics of Chemical Reactions

Thermochemistry measures energy changes in chemical reactions and distinguishes exothermic from endothermic processes. Work covers systems, surroundings and state functions, internal energy, the first law of thermodynamics, enthalpy and Hess's law, including the sign conventions used when heat enters or leaves a system.

Practise Thermochemistry and Energetics of Chemical Reactions

728 free Thermochemistry and Energetics of Chemical Reactions MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Chemistry questions like this

Chemistry is on 12 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

Related questions