A solution is called "ideal" when:
A)all intermolecular forces of attraction are the same,resulting in no net enthalpy change when the solution is formed from its components
B)the forces of attraction between solute molecules exceed those between solute and solvent molecules
C)the forces of attraction between solute and solvent molecules are somewhat smaller than between solute-solute molecules or solvent-solvent molecules
D)the forces of attraction between solvent molecules exceed those between solute and solvent molecules
E)the forces of attraction between solute molecules and solvent molecules are much smaller than between solute-solute molecules or solvent-solvent molecules

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An ideal solution is characterized by having the same intermolecular forces of attraction among its components, resulting in no net enthalpy change when it forms. This means that the energy required to break the intermolecular forces in the pure components is exactly balanced by the energy released when the new interactions between solute and solvent are formed.

A Solution Is Called "Ideal" When