Formation of solutions where the process is endothermic can be spontaneous provided that __________.
A)they are accompanied by another process that is exothermic
B)they are accompanied by an increase in order
C)they are accompanied by an increase in disorder
D)the solvent is a gas and the solute is a solid
E)the solvent is water and the solute is a gas

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An endothermic process can be spontaneous if it results in an increase in disorder (entropy), as the overall change in free energy (Gibbs free energy) can still be negative.

Formation of Solutions Where the Process Is Endothermic Can Be