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 are true.

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A solution will form between two substances if the solute can interact with the solvent to a comparable degree to the solute's interactions with itself (solute-solute interactions) and the solvent's interactions with itself (solvent-solvent interactions). This is because the solvent needs to be able to sufficiently surround and interact with the solute to dissolve it, and this can only happen if the solvent's interactions with the solute are strong enough. However, if the solute-solvent interactions are too strong, they could potentially prevent the solute from separating from the solvent and forming a solution.

Choose the Statement Below That Is TRUE