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During the formation of aqueous solution of any electrolyte:

Correct answer: C. Heat may evolved or absorbed

  • A. Heat is evolved
  • B. Heat is absorbed
  • C. Heat may evolved or absorbed
  • D. Electrolyte do not dissolve in water

Explanation

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances and can either be in the gas phase, the liquid phase, or the solid phase. The enthalpy change of solution refers to the amount of heat that is released or absorbed during the dissolving process (at constant pressure). This enthalpy of solution can either be positive (endothermic) or negative (exothermic). The heat may be evolved or absorbed during the formation of aqueous solution of electrolytes and it completely depends upon their behaviour and properties of electrolytes being used.

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