Heat of phase changes and dissolution Knowledge-Based Download PDF
5 Chemistry practice questions on Heat of phase changes and dissolution. Questions that assess core concepts and understanding.
Questions
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The lattice energy required to separate one mole of solid potassium chloride () into gaseous ions is , and the combined enthalpy of hydration of the ions is . What is the molar enthalpy of solution () of potassium chloride?
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A 16.0 g sample of ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3, molar mass = 80.0 g/mol) dissolves completely in water. How much heat is absorbed from the surroundings if the molar enthalpy of solution () is +25.7 kJ/mol?
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How much heat is released when 54.0 g of steam condenses to liquid water at its normal boiling point? (Molar mass of H2O = 18.0 g/mol, ΔHvap = 40.7 kJ/mol)
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How much heat is absorbed when 72.0 g of ice melts completely at 0 °C? (Molar mass of H2O = 18.0 g/mol, ΔHfus = 6.01 kJ/mol)
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When 8.00 g of solid sodium hydroxide (NaOH, molar mass 40.0 g/mol) dissolves completely in water, 8.90 kJ of heat is released. What is the molar enthalpy of solution () for sodium hydroxide?

