Answer:
The temperature increases from 23.0 C to 37.0 °C
Explanation:
<u>Step 1:</u> Data given
DH = -44.4 kJ/mol
mass NaOH = 13.9 grams
mass of water = 250.0 grams
Initial temperature = 23°C = 295 K
Final temperature = TO BE DETERMINED
Specific heat = 4.18 J/g*K
<u>Step 2: </u>Calculate change in temperature
13.9 grams/ 40 g/mol * 44.4 kJ/mol = 15429 J
15429 J = (massNaOH + mass water) * 4.18 * ΔT
15429 = 263.9 *4.18 * ΔT
ΔT = 14°C
<u>Step 3:</u> Calculate final temperature
ΔT= 14°C = T2 - 23°C
T2 = 23 +14 = 37 °C
The temperature increases from 23.0 C to 37.0 °C