CH-1234
Exothermic and endothermic reactions
Chemistry · Secondary 4 · Medium · Exothermic and endothermic reactions
When solid ammonium nitrate dissolves in water, the temperature of the solution decreases. Which statement best describes the energy change?
- The process is endothermic because more energy is absorbed than released.
- The process is exothermic because more energy is absorbed than released.
- The process is endothermic because more energy is released than absorbed.
- The process is exothermic because the temperature of the solution falls.
Sign in to check your answer and see the hint and the worked explanation. Free on PrepLab High.