When solid sodium hydroxide NaOH(s) pellets are dissolved in water, the water can get extremely hot and

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When solid sodium hydroxide NaOH(s) pellets are dissolved in water, the water can get extremely hot and almost boil to give NaOH(aq) solution. What is the source of this heat?

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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