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When solid CuSO4 dissolves in water to make a 1M solution, the temperature of the system increases. Thermodynamics Chemistry Question

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When solid CuSO4 dissolves in water to make a 1M solution, the temperature of the system increases. When solid NH4NO3 dissolves in water to make a 1 M solution, the temperature of the system decreases. Which statement(s) must be correct for these dissolving processes?
I ∆H° values for both processes have the same sign.
II ∆G° values for both processes have the same sign.

A.

I only

B.

II only

✓ Correct
C.

Both I and II

D.

Neither I nor II

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