Choose the statement below that is TRUE.
A) A solution will form between two substances if the solute-solvent interactions are of comparable strength to the solute-solute and solvent-solvent interactions.
B) A solution will form between two substances if the solute-solvent interactions are small enough to be overcome by the solute-solute and solvent-solvent interactions.
C) A solution will form between two substances if the solute-solute interactions are strong enough to overcome the solvent-solvent interactions.
D) A solution will form between two substances only if the solvent-solvent interactions are weak enough to overcome the solute-solvent interactions.
E) None of the above is true.

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A solution will form when the intermolecular forces between the solute and solvent molecules are strong enough to overcome the intermolecular forces between the solute molecules and between the solvent molecules. Therefore, option A is correct because it states that the solute-solvent interactions should be comparable in strength to the solute-solute and solvent-solvent interactions.

Choose the Statement Below That Is TRUE