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: 13.19b

Answer

$\Delta$ $H_{mix}$ is always exothermic.

Work Step by Step

Since $\Delta$ $H_{mix} <0$ it is always exothermic. This is because $\Delta$ $H_{mix}$ arises from the attractive interactions between solute and solvent particles-- an interaction which is always energetically favorable/exothermic.
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