Cold Packs, Whose Temperatures Are Lowered When Ammonium Nitrate Dissolves

question 26

Multiple Choice

Cold packs, whose temperatures are lowered when ammonium nitrate dissolves in water, are carried by athletic trainers when transporting ice is not possible. Which of the following is true of this reaction?

• A)Δ H < 0, process is exothermic
• B)Δ H > 0, process is exothermic
• C)Δ H < 0, process is endothermic
• D)Δ H > 0, process is endothermic
• E)Δ H = 0, since cold packs are sealed

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Definitions:

Income Effect

The change in an individual's or economy's consumption patterns due to a change in real income, reflecting how increases or decreases in income can affect buying habits.

Substitution Effect

The alteration in purchasing behavior caused by variations in the relative costs of products, prompting buyers to opt for less expensive alternatives over pricier ones.

Price Change

An adjustment in the cost of a good or service in the market, which can be an increase or decrease due to various factors.

Income

The remuneration accrued, notably in a recurrent manner, from labor or the investment of resources.