Answer:
The second step would be for formation of solute-solvent intermolecular bonds. Forming bonds always releases energy this would be an exothermic process
Explanation:
Answer:
There are three steps in solvation: the breaking of bonds between solute molecules, the breaking of intermolecular attractions between solvent molecules, and the formation of new solute-solvent attractive bonds. Energy is absorbed during the first two steps, and it is released during the last step.
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