MDCAT
Chemistry
2023
Chemistry · Thermochemistry
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Question
For exothermic reactions AH°i s written as:
Options
- A
Zero
- B
Positive
- C
Negative
- D
Constant
Explanation
In an exothermic reaction, heat is released, so the enthalpy change (ΔH°) is negative.
This option is incorrect as enthalpy change is not zero during exothermic reaction.
This option is incorrect. The enthalpy change cannot be positive during exothermic process as heat is released.
This option is correct. The enthalpy change is negative during exothermic reaction as heat is released.
This option is incorrect as enthalpy change is not constant during exothermic process.
Tagged under Chemistry · Thermochemistry · 2023