The heat being released is calculated by multiplying the amount of NaOH used for making the solution. We are given a delta H that is equal to -445.1 kJ / mol. This value is per mole NaOH. Calculation is as follows:
-445.1 kJ / mol NaOH (1.0 g NaOH ) ( 1 mol NaOH / 40 g NaOH ) = -11.1 kJ
