When solid sodium hydroxide (NaOH) pellets are dissolved in water, the temperature of the water and beaker rises. The formation

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When solid sodium hydroxide (NaOH) pellets are dissolved in water, the temperature of the water and beaker rises. The formation

of an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide is

Chemistry

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Sveta_85 [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-11T22:42:23+03:00

Answer:

Exothermic

Explanation:

A reaction is said to be exothermic when heat is evolved in the process. The evolution of heat implies that the energy of reactants is greater than that of the products, hence energy is given off when the products are formed.

If you dissolve sodium hydroxide in water, the vessel feels hot when touched. This signifies that energy is given off during the process. Hence the formation of an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide is exothermic.