Sign of ΔH represents:
Correct answer: B. Change in enthalpy.
- A. Enthalpy.
- B. Change in enthalpy.
- C. Quantity of heat absorbed.
- D. Quantity of heat evolved.
Explanation
The sign of ΔH represents the change in enthalpy during a chemical reaction. If ΔH is positive, the reaction is endothermic (absorbs heat), and if it is negative, the reaction is exothermic (releases heat). Option B is correct as it accurately defines ΔH. Option A is incorrect because it refers to enthalpy as a state function, not the change. Options C and D describe aspects of ΔH but do not define it as a change in enthalpy.
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