Homework Help: Chemistry

Posted by Riley on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 1:26am.

Is the solvation of borax in water an exothermic or endothermic process?

i am thinking the it is endothermic...is that right?

Chemistry - drwls, Monday, April 7, 2008 at 6:44am
According to
http://www.borax.com/pdfs/dist/MSDS_Dehybor_Anhydrous_Borax.pdf ,

Yes, it is endothermic. See item 9 at that website for the heat of solution (solvation)

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