Two Nonpolar Solvents,such as Hexane and Carbon Tetrachloride,may Be Miscible

question 54

Multiple Choice

Two nonpolar solvents,such as hexane and carbon tetrachloride,may be miscible even though the enthalpy of mixing of these liquids might be small.A reason that mixing occurs is that mixtures have a greater dispersal of energy relative to pure solvents.The tendency toward greater dispersal of energy is a thermodynamic function called ____.

• A) entropy
• B) enthalpy
• C) saturation
• D) adhesion
• E) cohesion

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