Enthalpy change of solution
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The enthalpy change when one mole of an ionic solid dissolves in water to form a very dilute solution.
The enthalpy change when one mole of a solute dissolves in a solvent, written ∆solH.
Topics that use Enthalpy change of solution
- Lattice enthalpy (OCR A-Level)
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