Question

Predict what kind of energy process happens when Lye, NaOH(s) is put in water and the water gets hot

Answer 1

Answer:

Exergonic process

Explanation:

A reaction in which the change in free energy is negative is what is termed an exergonic reaction. Energy is released into the surrounding medium in this type of reaction.

When pellets of NaoH is dissolved in water, energy in the form of heat is released into the medium and the solution gets hot.

Hence, the dissolution of NaoH in water is said to be exergonic.

Answer 2

What happens is that the sodium solution when put in water reacts and creates thermal energy .