When Two Nonpolar Organic Liquids Are Mixed, a Solution Forms

question 108

Multiple Choice

When two nonpolar organic liquids are mixed, a solution forms and the enthalpy of solution is quite small. Label the two organic liquids as A (solvent) and B (solute) . The formation of solution is favored by __________.

• A)hydration of the solute, B
• B)the equal enthalpy of the solvent and solute
• C)the highly negative enthalpy of the solution process
• D)solvation of the solvent, A
• E)an increase in disorder, since A-A, B-B, and A-B interactions are similar

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