If a solution process is exothermic, how does the energy required for dissolving the solute compare with the energy released?

The energy required is more than the energy released.
The energy required is equal to the energy released.
The energy required is less than the energy released

Question

If a solution process is exothermic, how does the energy required for dissolving the solute compare with the energy released?

 
   The energy required is more than the energy released. 
 The energy required is equal to the energy released. 
 The energy required is less than the energy released

anonymous · Answer

Exo = outside, thermic = heating. So exothermic reactions release heat to the outside.