A mole of sodium metal (a solid) is added to liquid water in a container open to the atmosphere. How much work is done on the atmosphere by the resulting reaction, Na(s) + H2O(l) → NaOH(soln) + ½ H2(g), if the temperature of the liberated gas is assumed to be a constant 25 °C? [Assume ideal behavior for the gas and express your calculated value of work in kJ units.] (Answer [three sig. figs.] in kJ and show your work.)

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A mole of sodium metal (a solid) is added to liquid water in a container open to the
atmosphere. How much work is done on the atmosphere by the resulting reaction,
Na(s) + H2O(l) → NaOH(soln) + ½ H2(g), if the temperature of the liberated gas is
assumed to be a constant 25 °C? [Assume ideal behavior for the gas and express your
calculated value of work in kJ units.] (Answer [three sig. figs.] in kJ and show your work.)
Transcribed Image Text:A mole of sodium metal (a solid) is added to liquid water in a container open to the atmosphere. How much work is done on the atmosphere by the resulting reaction, Na(s) + H2O(l) → NaOH(soln) + ½ H2(g), if the temperature of the liberated gas is assumed to be a constant 25 °C? [Assume ideal behavior for the gas and express your calculated value of work in kJ units.] (Answer [three sig. figs.] in kJ and show your work.)
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