Asked in Premeth Test 45 — ThermochemistryModerate

The SI unit for energy change in a chemical reaction is:

Correct answer: B. kJ/mole

  • A. Joule/mole
  • B. kJ/mole
  • C. kJ mol
  • D. All options are correct.

Explanation

Joule is defined as 1kgm2s-2. Joule is a small quantity of energy, hence chemists usually express it in kJ. For the energy of a given amount, the SI unit are kJ/moles.

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