For CaCl₂, the Absolute Value of the Enthalpy of Hydration

question 70

Multiple Choice

For CaCl₂, the absolute value of the enthalpy of hydration is larger than the lattice enthalpy.This means that for CaCl₂

• A) the lattice enthalpy is negative.
• B) the enthalpy of solution is endothermic.
• C) the solubility increases when the temperature increases.
• D) the enthalpy of hydration is positive.
• E) the enthalpy of solution is exothermic.

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