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Enthalpies of solution of $\text{BaCl}_2\text{(s)}$ and $\text{BaCl}_2\cdot 2\text{H}_2\text{O(s)}$ are –20.6 kJ/mol and 8.8 kJ/mol, respectively. $\Delta H$ hydration of $\text{BaCl}_2\text{(s)}$ to $\text{BaCl}_2\cdot 2\text{H}_2\text{O(s)}$ is

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💡 Solution & Explanation

Using Hess's law, $\Delta H_{\text{hydration}} = \Delta H_{\text{sol}}(\text{anhydrous}) - \Delta H_{\text{sol}}(\text{hydrated}) = -20.6 - 8.8 = -29.4\text{ kJ}$.

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