What is the temperature change of the sodium chloride pack?

ΔT = Tf - Ti

ΔT = 21°C - 4°C = 17°C

What is the energy change of the sodium chloride pack?

ΔE = 4 kJ/mol

Blank 1 (Starting Temperature):
21
Blank 2 (Change in Temperature):
4
Blank 3 (Ending Temperature):
17
Blank 4:
4
Question 2
Is this reaction endothermic or exothermic?

a
Endothermic
b
Exothermic
Question 3
Does this reaction make a hot or cold pack?

a
Hot pack
b
Cold pack

1 answer

Let's go through your questions step by step.

Temperature Change Calculation:

You correctly calculated the temperature change (ΔT) as follows:

ΔT = Tf - Ti
ΔT = 21°C - 4°C = 17°C

Energy Change:

It appears you have identified an energy change (ΔE), but you should ensure that this is consistent with the temperature change being calculated.

Filling in the Blanks:

  • Blank 1 (Starting Temperature): 4°C (this should reflect the initial temperature)
  • Blank 2 (Change in Temperature): 17°C (this is the change you calculated)
  • Blank 3 (Ending Temperature): 21°C (the final temperature after the change)
  • Blank 4: 4 kJ/mol (this is the energy change, assuming it's the energy change associated with the reaction)

Question 2 - Endothermic or Exothermic?

  • The reaction is endothermic (a). An endothermic reaction absorbs heat, which is consistent with a temperature decrease in the surroundings (like in a cold pack).

Question 3 - Hot or Cold Pack?

  • This reaction makes a cold pack (b). Since it's endothermic, it absorbs heat from its surroundings, making it feel cold.

Summary:

  • Blank 1: 4°C
  • Blank 2: 17°C
  • Blank 3: 21°C
  • Blank 4: 4 kJ/mol
  • Question 2 Answer: a (Endothermic)
  • Question 3 Answer: b (Cold pack)