Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 18 - Reaction Rates and Equilibrium - 18 Assessment - Page 642: 133

Answer

Exothermic

Work Step by Step

The sodium hydroxide represents the system and the water represents the surroundings. Since the water becomes warm, then the surroundings have become warmer. Therefore, this is an exothermic reaction.
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