Answer to Question #273441 in General Chemistry for mizz

Question

The enthalpy of solution (∆H) of KOH is -57.6 kJ/mol. If 1.41 g KOH is dissolved in enough water to make a 150.0 mL solution, what is the change in temperature (°C) of the solution? (The specific heat capacity of the solution is 4.184 J/g･°C and the density of the solution is 1.02 g/mL).

Answer 1

When 3.66 g of KOH (∆Hsol = -57.6 kJ/mol) is dissolved in 150.0 mL of solution, it causes a temperature change of 5.87 °C.