For the process X^-(g) → X^-(aq), select the ion with the most negative value of ΔH. A) I^- B) F^- C) Cl^- D) Br^-

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The hydration enthalpy, which is related to the change in enthalpy (ΔH) when an ion is dissolved in water, generally becomes more negative with smaller ions due to their higher charge density. Among the given options, fluorine (F) is the smallest ion, leading to the most negative ΔH due to its strong attraction to water molecules.

For the Process X-(g) → X-(aq), Select the Ion with the Most

For the Process X^-(g) → X^-(aq), Select the Ion with the Most