For the reaction 7.37 Water Na (aq) + CI (aq), AH = +1 kcal/mol (+4.184 kJ/mol) NaCI (s) (a) Is this process endothermic or exothermic? (b) Does entropy increase or decrease in this process? (). Table salt (NaCl) readily dissolves in water. Explain, based on your answers to parts (a) and (b).

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For the reaction
7.37
Water
Na (aq) + CI (aq),
AH = +1 kcal/mol (+4.184 kJ/mol)
NaCI (s)
(a) Is this process endothermic or exothermic?
(b) Does entropy increase or decrease in this process?
(). Table salt (NaCl) readily dissolves in water. Explain,
based on your answers to parts (a) and (b).
Transcribed Image Text:For the reaction 7.37 Water Na (aq) + CI (aq), AH = +1 kcal/mol (+4.184 kJ/mol) NaCI (s) (a) Is this process endothermic or exothermic? (b) Does entropy increase or decrease in this process? (). Table salt (NaCl) readily dissolves in water. Explain, based on your answers to parts (a) and (b).
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