Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 13 - Properties of Solutions - Exercises - Page 567: 13.17b

Answer

$\Delta$$H_{mix}$ would be the largest negative number.

Work Step by Step

Since $\Delta$ $H_{solute}$ and $\Delta$ $H_{solvent}$ are always positive $\Delta$ $H_{mix}$ must have the largest negative number as it must have a greater negative magnitude than the positive numbers of $\Delta$ $H_{solute}$ and $\Delta$ $H_{solvent}$ combined in order for $\Delta$ $H_{mix}$ to be negative.
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