The Enthalpy of Hydration for a Metal Ion Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The enthalpy of hydration for a metal ion is

• A) equal to the energy associated with the hydration of the gas phase metal ion
• B) equal to the ionization energy of the neutral metal atom
• C) always positive
• D) always negative
• E) A and D

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