When an Ionic Solute Dissolves in Water to Form an Unsaturated

question 173

Multiple Choice

When an ionic solute dissolves in water to form an unsaturated solution,the free energy change (ΔG_soln) is

• A)negative.
• B)zero.
• C)positive.
• D)either A or C,depending on the ionic compound.

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