The Dissolution of Calcium Hydroxide Is Exothermic: Ca(OH)₂(s)⇌ Ca²⁺(aq)+ 2

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Multiple Choice

The dissolution of calcium hydroxide is exothermic: Ca(OH) ₂(s) ⇌ Ca²⁺(aq) + 2 OH^-(aq)
What happens when the solution of Ca(OH) ₂ is heated?

• A)The amount of Ca(OH)₂(s)decreases.
• B)The amount of Ca(OH)₂(s)increases.
• C)The amount of Ca(OH)₂(s)remains unchanged.
• D)The Ca(OH)₂(s)completely dissolves.

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