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Question

When a clam forms its shell, it creates calcium carbonate from other chemicals available in its surroundings. Assume the equation of this process corresponds to the following reaction:

 

 CO2(g) + Ca(OH)2(s) → CaCO3(s) + H2O(l)

 

 If the enthalpy change of this reaction is -114.73 kJ mol-1, what can be said about the flow of heat during the process?

 

Question options:

a) Heat will absorbed by the clam from its surroundings, causing the water to cool

b) None of the above.

c) No heat is released since it takes place in water.

d) The enthalpy change is converted to work by building the shell.

e) Heat will be released by the reaction, eventually flowing from the clam to its surroundings.

Answer 1

b) None of the above.