Neutralization of a strong monoprotic acid by sodium hydroxide follows

CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Energetics · Energetics

Problem

\mathrm{H^+(aq)} + \mathrm{OH^-(aq)} \rightarrow \mathrm{H_2O(l)};\; \Delta H^\circ = -57.3\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}

. What volume of

0.500\,\text{M}

NaOH(aq) must react to release

23.0\,\text{kJ}

of heat under standard conditions? (a) 1.24\,\text{L} (b) 0.80\,\text{L} (c) 0.40\,\text{L} (d) 1.60\,\text{L}