Potassium nitrate, KNO,, has a molar mass of 101.1 g/mol. In a constant-pressure calorimeter, 36.9 g of KNO, is dissolved in 283 g of water at 23.00 °C. KNO,(s) H,O K*(aq) + NO, (aq) The temperature of the resulting solution decreases to 19.30 °C. Assume that the resulting solution has the same specific heat as water, 4.184 J/(g · °C), and that there is negligible heat loss to the surroundings. How much heat was released by the solution?

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**Title: Calorimetry Experiment with Potassium Nitrate Dissolution**

**Introduction:**

In this experiment, we explore the dissolution of potassium nitrate (KNO₃) in water using a constant-pressure calorimeter. The aim is to determine the heat released during the process and subsequently calculate the enthalpy change of the reaction.

**Experimental Procedure:**

- **Substance:** Potassium nitrate, KNO₃
- **Molar Mass of KNO₃:** 101.1 g/mol
- **Initial Mass of KNO₃:** 36.9 g
- **Water Mass:** 283 g
- **Initial Temperature of Water:** 23.00 °C

**Chemical Reaction:**
\[ \text{KNO}_3(s) \xrightarrow{\text{H}_2\text{O}} \text{K}^+(aq) + \text{NO}_3^-(aq) \]

**Observations:**

The temperature of the solution decreases to 19.30 °C upon dissolution.

**Assumptions:**

- The specific heat capacity of the resulting solution is the same as that of water: 4.184 J/(g·°C).
- Negligible heat loss to the surroundings occurs.

**Calculations:**

1. **Calculation of Heat Released:**
   \[
   q_{\text{soln}} = \text{[Provide calculation space]} \, \text{kJ}
   \]

2. **Determination of Enthalpy Change:**
   \[
   \Delta H_{\text{rxn}} = \text{[Provide calculation space]} \, \text{kJ/mol}
   \]

This guide will allow you to calculate the heat released by the solution and the enthalpy change for the dissolution of KNO₃, using the given mass and temperature data.
Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Calorimetry Experiment with Potassium Nitrate Dissolution** **Introduction:** In this experiment, we explore the dissolution of potassium nitrate (KNO₃) in water using a constant-pressure calorimeter. The aim is to determine the heat released during the process and subsequently calculate the enthalpy change of the reaction. **Experimental Procedure:** - **Substance:** Potassium nitrate, KNO₃ - **Molar Mass of KNO₃:** 101.1 g/mol - **Initial Mass of KNO₃:** 36.9 g - **Water Mass:** 283 g - **Initial Temperature of Water:** 23.00 °C **Chemical Reaction:** \[ \text{KNO}_3(s) \xrightarrow{\text{H}_2\text{O}} \text{K}^+(aq) + \text{NO}_3^-(aq) \] **Observations:** The temperature of the solution decreases to 19.30 °C upon dissolution. **Assumptions:** - The specific heat capacity of the resulting solution is the same as that of water: 4.184 J/(g·°C). - Negligible heat loss to the surroundings occurs. **Calculations:** 1. **Calculation of Heat Released:** \[ q_{\text{soln}} = \text{[Provide calculation space]} \, \text{kJ} \] 2. **Determination of Enthalpy Change:** \[ \Delta H_{\text{rxn}} = \text{[Provide calculation space]} \, \text{kJ/mol} \] This guide will allow you to calculate the heat released by the solution and the enthalpy change for the dissolution of KNO₃, using the given mass and temperature data.
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