a. the overall solution process
b. the separation of solute particles from one another
c. the mixing of solute particles and solvent particles with one another
d. the separation of solvent particles to accommodate solute particles
2 Answers
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if exothermic processes involve energy being released and bond breaking is one form of energy release (though not necessarily heat) then its D, because it may take energy to break apart solute particles
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c. the mixing of solute particles and solvent particles with one another