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WAEC Chemistry 2011 Objective — Question 29

Question 29 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following statements about enthalpy of neutralization is correct? It

  • A. A. is constant for a strong acid and a strong baseCorrect
  • B. B. cannot be determined using calorimeter
  • C. C. has a positive value
  • D. D. is higher for a strong acid and a weak base

Explanation

The enthalpy of neutralization for a strong acid and a strong base is constant, with a value of about -57.3 kJmol⁻¹.

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