Question

State whether the change in enthalpy is positive or negative for each of the
following steps in the formation of a solution: Solute dissociates into ions. Solvent molecules overcome forces binding them together. Solvent molecules surround the solute ions.
Is the overall change in enthalpy positive, negative, or zero?
The overall change in enthalpy is negative.

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