Question

When 1.008 g of hydrogen reacts with chlorine in a calorimeter containing 500.00 g water, the

Answer 1

The heat released by reaction : C) -8870 J

Further explanation

Given

1.008 g of hydrogen

500.00 g water

The temperature rises 25.00 °C to 29.24 °C

Required

energy required

Solution

Q absorbed by water :

Q = m.c.Δt

Q = 500 g x 4.18 J/g C x (29.24-25)

Q = 8870.08 J

The reaction to produce HCl is an exothermic reaction (releasing heat), so that Q is negative

Q water = -Q HCl = -8870.08 J