An aqueous solution of sodium thiosulfate releases heat when it crystallizes. What would happen when sodium thiosulfate crystals

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An aqueous solution of sodium thiosulfate releases heat when it crystallizes. What would happen when sodium thiosulfate crystals

dissolve in water?

Chemistry

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rusak2 [61] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-29T20:25:52+03:00

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An excellent experiment is to heat sodium thiosulfate in a water bath. The solid crystals will dissolve into the water in the hydrated crystals forming a supersaturated solution. ... Placing a small crystal in the supersaturated solution will cause the liquid to turn solid.