Based on Reference Table I, which change occurs when pellets of solid NaOH are added to water and stirred?

(1) The water temperature increases as chemical energy is converted to heat energy.

(2) The water temperature increases as heat energy is stored as chemical energy.

(3) The water temperature decreases as chemical energy is converted to heat energy.

(4) The water temperature decreases as heat energy is stored as chemical energy.

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Abbie Bean

Chemistry

27 February, 05:30

Based on Reference Table I, which change occurs when pellets of solid NaOH are added to water and stirred?

(1) The water temperature increases as chemical energy is converted to heat energy.

(2) The water temperature increases as heat energy is stored as chemical energy.

(3) The water temperature decreases as chemical energy is converted to heat energy.

(4) The water temperature decreases as heat energy is stored as chemical energy.

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Dylan Zhang · Answer 1

The correct answer is option 1. When pellets of solid NaOH are added to water and stirred, the temperature of water increases because chemical energy is converted into heat energy. Dissolution of sodium hydroxide in water is an exothermic process where heat is dissipated.