Sodium reacts violently with water according to the equation: 2 Na(s) + 2 H2O(l) →2 NaOH(aq) + H2(g) The resulting solution has a higher temperature than the water prior to the addition of sodium. What are the signs of AH° and AS° for this reaction? C) AH° is positive and AS is negative. A) AH° is negative and AS° is negative. B) AH° is negative and AS° is positive. D) AH° is positive and AS is positive.

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Sodium reacts violently with water according to the equation:
2 Na(s) + 2 H2O(l) →2 NaOH(aq) + H2(g)
The resulting solution has a higher temperature than the water prior to the addition of
sodium. What are the signs of AH° and AS° for this reaction?
C) AH° is positive and AS is negative.
A) AH° is negative and AS° is negative.
B) AH° is negative and AS° is positive.
D) AH° is positive and AS is positive.
Transcribed Image Text:Sodium reacts violently with water according to the equation: 2 Na(s) + 2 H2O(l) →2 NaOH(aq) + H2(g) The resulting solution has a higher temperature than the water prior to the addition of sodium. What are the signs of AH° and AS° for this reaction? C) AH° is positive and AS is negative. A) AH° is negative and AS° is negative. B) AH° is negative and AS° is positive. D) AH° is positive and AS is positive.
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