Alkali metals are often used to remove traces of water from organic solvents, such as diethyl ether. Because the reaction (see below) releases heat, care must be taken to make sure that the solvent does not "boil over". 2 Na(s) + 2 H₂O(l) → 2 NaOH(aq) + H₂(g) a) Determine the standard enthalpy change for this reaction. Comment on the relative strength of bonding and/or interactions in the products vs reactants, and briefly explain how you decided this. Substance Na(s) H₂O(1) NaOH(aq) H₂(g) AHºf (kJ/mol) 0 -285.83 -469.15 0

Alkali metals are often used to remove traces of water from organic solvents, such as diethyl ether. Because the reaction (see below) releases heat, care must be taken to make sure that the solvent does not "boil over". 2 Na(s) + 2 H₂O(l) → 2 NaOH(aq) + H₂(g) a) Determine the standard enthalpy change for this reaction. Comment on the relative strength of bonding and/or interactions in the products vs reactants, and briefly explain how you decided this. Substance Na(s) H₂O(1) NaOH(aq) H₂(g) AHºf (kJ/mol) 0 -285.83 -469.15 0

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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