Which of the following favor(s)the solubility of an ionic solid in a liquid solvent?
A)a small magnitude of the lattice energy of the solute
B)a large magnitude of the solvation energy of the ions
C)a large polarity of the solvent
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

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A small magnitude of the lattice energy of the solute means that it takes less energy to break apart the ionic solid, making it easier to dissolve in the liquid solvent. A large magnitude of the solvation energy of the ions means that the ions are strongly attracted to the solvent molecules, allowing them to be dispersed evenly throughout the solution. A large polarity of the solvent can help to dissolve ionic compounds through ion-dipole interactions. Therefore, all three factors favor the solubility of an ionic solid in a liquid solvent.

Which of the Following Favor(s)the Solubility of an Ionic Solid