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.

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Solute dissociates into ions: Positive
Solvent molecules overcome forces binding them together: Negative
Solvent molecules surround the solute ions: Positive