What will happen if a saturated solution of Ca(OH)2 initially at room temperature is heated to 75°C? Ca(OH)2(s) ⇌ Ca2+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq) Δ°Hrxn = -16.7 kJ mol-1  A. Solubility of calcium hydroxide is improved.

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What will happen if a saturated solution of Ca(OH)2 initially at room temperature is heated to 75°C?

Ca(OH)2(s) ⇌ Ca2+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq)
Δ°Hrxn = -16.7 kJ mol-1 

A. Solubility of calcium hydroxide is improved.
B. More precipitate is formed.
C. The position of equilibrium is shifted to the right.
D. The reverse reaction is less favored than the forward reaction.
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