Answer:
a. absorbs energy as heat and has positive enthalpy of solution.
Explanation:
A reaction can either be exothermic or endothermic. An endothermic reaction, as the dissolution described in the question, is that which absorbs heat energy from the surroundings in order to start the reaction.
Because an endothermic reaction makes heat lost from the surroundings, the enthalpy (∆H) of the solution will be positive (+). ∆H is got by finding the difference between the enthalpy of the reactants and products and since the enthalpy of a product in endothermic reaction is more, the enthalpy change (∆T) will be positive.
<span>The question is asking us "Which of the following would be a result of increased solar activity?"
The Sun is extremely hot, and when it is warm on Earth, the heat has as it source in the Sun. Therefore, an increased solar activity would mean increased temperature on Earth - longer summers and shorter winters, and warmer sea temperatures. The best answer is :
B. Warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures </span>
As you can see in the picture we have +ΔH so that means for this reaction we need to GET heat. so the answer is A. endothermic :))
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