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For the reaction; NaOH + HCI ⟶ NaCI + H2O the change in enthalpy is called:

Correct answer: B. Enthalpy of neutralization

  • A. Enthalpy of formation
  • B. Enthalpy of neutralization
  • C. Enthalpy of sublimation
  • D. Enthalpy of reaction

Explanation

The change in enthalpy for the reaction NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O is called the enthalpy of neutralization.The enthalpy of neutralization is the amount of heat released when one mole of an acid reacts with one mole of a base to form water. The heat of neutralization for the reaction NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O is -57.1 kJ/mol. This means that 57.1 kJ of heat is released when one mole of NaOH and one mole of HCl react to form NaCl and H2O.

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