What Is the Major Force That Drives Nonpolar Substances Out

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the major force that drives nonpolar substances out of aqueous solution?

• A) Increased enthalpy of hydrophobic bonds formed between solute molecules.
• B) Decreased entropy of newly organized solute molecules.
• C) Increased entropy of newly organized solute molecules.
• D) Increased enthalpy of H-bonds in the solvent water.
• E) Increased entropy of solvent water molecules.

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