RS(aq) + HF(aq) → RF(s) + HS(aq) ΔH = -65.7 kj mol(-1). From the equation above, it can be deduced that

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 1999 Subject: Chemistry

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RS(aq) + HF(aq) → RF(s) + HS(aq)

ΔH = -65.7 kj mol(-1).

From the equation above, it can be deduced that

Answer Details
The given chemical equation represents a reaction between RS and HF to form RF and HS. The value of ΔH (-65.7 kJ/mol) indicates the heat change associated with the reaction. A negative value of ΔH indicates that the reaction is exothermic, meaning that the heat content of the products is lower than the heat content of the reactants. Therefore, the correct answer is "the heat content of the reactants is higher than that of the products." "the heat content of the reactants is lower than that of the products," is incorrect as it contradicts the given value of ΔH. "the reaction is slow," and "a large amount of heat is absorbed," are irrelevant and not supported by the given information.

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