The Dissolving Process Is Exothermic When

question 51

Multiple Choice

The dissolving process is exothermic when

• A)the energy released in solvation exceeds the energy used in breaking up solute-solute and solvent-solvent interactions.
• B)the energy used in solvation exceeds the energy released in breaking up solute-solute and solvent-solvent interactions.
• C)the energy released in solvation is about the same as the energy used in breaking up solute-solute and solvent-solvent interactions.
• D)the energy used in solvation is less than the energy released in breaking up solute-solute and solvent-solvent interactions.
• E)the energy used in solvation is about the same as the energy released in breaking up solute-solute and solvent-solvent interactions.

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