Section 1
Properties of Solutions
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Intermolecular Forces and Solutions
To form a solution, molecules of solute and solvent must be more attracted to each other than themselves.
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Solutions and Entropy Changes
An increase in entropy occurs when a solution is formed, providing one of the many driving forces for this process.
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Solutions and Heats of Hydration
When ions dissolve in water, the stabilizing interactions that result release energy called the "heat of hydration."