What can help overcome a positive enthalpy of solution and allow a solid solute to dissolve in water?

A. A decrease in entropy
B. A large amount of energy released
C. A large amount of energy absorbed
D. An increase in entropy

Question

What can help overcome a positive enthalpy of solution and allow a solid solute to dissolve in water?

 		A.	A decrease in entropy
 		B.	A large amount of energy released
 		C.	A large amount of energy absorbed
 		D.	An increase in entropy

vera_ewing · Answer

@aaronq C right?

aaronq · Answer

Hm i think C and D are both correct

vera_ewing · Answer

@aaronq Which is the best answer between C and D?

aaronq · Answer

i would go with D