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For a salt the lattice enthalpy (energy needed to separate the solid into gaseous ions) is , and the hydration enthalpies of the gaseous ions are for and for . The enthalpy of solution of and the temperature change on dissolving it in water are

  1. A; the solution warms
  2. B; the solution cools
  3. C; the solution warms
  4. D; the solution warms

Answer: C

. A negative value means heat is released, so the solution warms. results from sign confusion, and from subtracting the lattice enthalpy.
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