The enthalpy change for an exothermic reaction is negative because heat is being released, so that takes out two of the responses. Since energy is being released into the surroundings due to the exothermic reaction, the potential energy of the products is lower than that of the reactants. Energy is being put in to make the reaction occur, but then that energy is all being released into the surroundings thus a lower potential energy level for the products
It has a trigonal planar structure. So, the calculated angle is 127.3 degrees.
You can see the structure in the picture.
Complete Question:
A certain ionic compound X has a solubility in water of .765g/ml at 5 degrees C. Calculate the mass of X that's dissolved in 3 L of a saturated solution of X in the water at this temp. Be sure your answer has the correct unit symbol and significant digits.
Answer:
2.29 kg
Explanation:
A saturated solution is a solution that has the maximum amount of solute diluted at it, so if more solute is added, it will precipitate. The solutions can also be unsaturated (when more solute can be dissolved) or supersaturated (when there is more solute dissolved than the maximum. It's a very unstable solution).
The saturation is measured by the solubility, which indicates how much mass of the solute can be added to a certain volume of the solvent. So, the solubility (S) is the mass (m) divided by the volume (V).
For a solution with 3 L = 3000 mL,
S = m/V
0.765 = m/3000
m = 3000 * 0.765
m = 2295 g
m = 2.29 kg
