Aqueous HCl Is Added to an Aqueous Solution of NaOH $\Delta$

question 11

Multiple Choice

Aqueous HCl is added to an aqueous solution of NaOH at 25 °C and the result is shown in the figure below. Which of the following correctly characterizes this reaction?

• A)The reaction is exothermic.
• B)The \(\Delta\)H for the reaction has a + sign.
• C)Energy could be considered to be a reactant in the equation for the reaction.
• D)The energy (enthalpy)of the products is greater than the reactants.
• E)This reaction consumes energy.

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