The Exothermic Step in the Dissolution of NaCl in Water

question 42

Multiple Choice

The exothermic step in the dissolution of NaCl in water is

• A)the separation of the ions in the salt.
• B)the separation of the water molecules.
• C)solvation (hydration)of the ions from the salt.
• D)separation of the ions in the salt and the separation of the water molecules.

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