Question

in a solution, the formation solvent - solute attractions is referred to as

○ solvation
○ ionization
○ ablation
○ hybridization

question 10
1 pts
in some cases, solutions do not form because the energy required to separate solute and solvent species is _______________ than the energy released by solvation.

○ smaller
○ less
○ equal to
○ greater

Explanation:

1. Solvation is the process of formation of solvent - solute attractions. Ionization is the process of forming ions, ablation is the removal of material from a surface, and hybridization is related to atomic orbitals in chemistry.
2. For a solution to form, the energy released by solvation should compensate for the energy required to separate solute and solvent species. If the energy required to separate them is greater than the energy released by solvation, solutions do not form.

Answer:

1. A. solvation
2. D. greater