Consider the Dissociation Reaction of the Acid HF

question 61

Multiple Choice

Consider the dissociation reaction of the acid HF. Why is S negative?

• A) The reaction is expected to be exothermic, and  S thus should be negative.
• B) The reaction is expected to be endothermic, and thus  S should be negative.
• C) Each HF molecule produces two ions when it dissociates.
• D) The ions are hydrated.
• E) none of these

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