Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (9th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1133949649
ISBN 13: 978-1-13394-964-0

Chapter 5 Principles of Chemical Reactivity: Energy and Chemical Reactions - 5-6 Calorimetry - Review & Check for Section 5-6 - Page 205: 2

Answer

B

Work Step by Step

Since the temperature decreases, energy transfer to the cup will increase its temperature, making the measured enthalpy change smaller than the actual value.
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