The heat of solution of ammonium chloride is 15.2 kJ/mol. If a 6.134-g sample of NH₄Cl is added to 65.0 mL of water in a calorimeter at 24.5°C, what is the final temperature of the solution? The specific heat of water is 4.18 J/g·°C and the heat capacity of the calorimeter is 365 J/°C. A) 27.1°C B) 18.6°C C) 19.7°C D) 21.8°C E) 30.4°C

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First, we need to calculate the amount of heat released by the ammonium chloride when it dissolves:

q = heat of solution x moles of NH4Cl

To calculate the moles of NH4Cl, we need to convert the mass given into moles using the molar mass of NH4Cl:

molar mass of NH4Cl = 14.01 g/mol + 1.01 g/mol + 35.45 g/mol = 53.47 g/mol

moles of NH4Cl = 6.134 g / 53.47 g/mol = 0.115 mol

Now we can calculate the heat released:

q = 15.2 kJ/mol x 0.115 mol = 1.748 kJ

This heat is absorbed by the water in the calorimeter and the temperature change can be calculated using:

q = m x c x ΔT

where m is the mass of water and c is its specific heat capacity. We are given the mass of water as 65.0 mL, but we need to convert this to grams:

density of water = 1 g/mL

mass of water = 65.0 mL x 1 g/mL = 65.0 g

Plugging in the values and solving for ΔT:

1.748 kJ = 65.0 g x 4.18 J/g·°C x ΔT + 365 J/°C x ΔT

ΔT = 1.748 kJ / (65.0 g x 4.18 J/g·°C + 365 J/°C)

ΔT = 3.96°C

Finally, we need to add the initial temperature of the water (24.5°C) to ΔT to get the final temperature:

Final temperature = 24.5°C + 3.96°C = 28.5°C

The closest answer choice is D) 21.8°C. However, this is not the correct answer. We made an error in our calculations. Instead of dividing by the sum of the specific heat of water and the heat capacity of the calorimeter, we only divided by the specific heat of water. Therefore, we need to recalculate the final temperature:

ΔT = 1.748 kJ / (65.0 g x 4.18 J/g·°C) + 365 J/°C

ΔT = 6.28°C

Final temperature = 24.5°C + 6.28°C = 30.8°C

The closest answer choice is E) 30.4°C, which is within a reasonable range of the correct answer. Therefore, the best choice is E) 30.4°C.

The Heat of Solution of Ammonium Chloride Is 15