Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Dissolution of Ionic

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the dissolution of ionic compounds in water is NOT correct?

• A)Breaking ionic bonds required energy.
• B)When ions become hydrated,ion-dipole interactions stabilize the ion in solution.
• C)Hydrogen bonding in water is disrupted when water molecules make space for ions in solution.
• D)Separating water molecules is an endothermic process.
• E)The enthalpy change of solution for ionic compounds is exothermic.

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