The Reaction 4Al (S)+ 3O₂ (G)→ 2 Al₂O₃ (S)ΔH° =

question 78

Multiple Choice

The reaction 4Al (s) + 3O₂ (g) → 2 Al₂O₃ (s) ΔH° = -3351 kJ
Is ________,and therefore heat is ________ by the reaction.

• A)endothermic, released
• B)endothermic, absorbed
• C)exothermic, released
• D)exothermic, absorbed
• E)thermoneutral, neither released nor absorbed

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