The Dissolving of Sodium Acetate (NaC₂H₃O₂ = 82 $\rightarrow$ NaC₂H₃O₂ (Aq) $\Delta$

question 4

Multiple Choice

The dissolving of sodium acetate (NaC₂H₃O₂ = 82.04 g/mol) in water can be described by the following reaction: NaC₂H₃O₂ (s) $\rightarrow$ NaC₂H₃O₂ (aq) $\Delta$ H = -17.2 kJ
How much heat will be released when 125 g of sodium acetate dissolve in water?

• A) 26.2 kJ
• B) 2,150 kJ
• C) 7.26 kJ
• D) 11.3 kJ

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