We all know that sodium hydroxide will release a large amount of heat when dissolved in water, but will it make the water boil? It is very simple to know the answer to this question. Let the sodium hydroxide manufacturer do an experiment for us. Of course, there are also two situations at this time. One is to dissolve sodium hydroxide in water, and the other is to pour water into sodium hydroxide. Of course, we are talking about the first situation.
The dissolution of sodium hydroxide solid in water has a dispersion process (physical process), which absorbs heat at this time. After dissolving in water to form hydrated ions, this process is a chemical process, which releases heat at this time. When the amount of heat released is greater than the amount of heat absorbed, the dissolution shows heat release. Because it has this function, we use it as a desiccant. Although it can release heat when dissolved in water, it cannot make the water boil because there is not such a high amount of heat. So everyone must not be confused by this misunderstanding.
