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When potassium iodide dissolves in water, the mixture becomes cool. For this change, which is of a larger magnitude, $T \Delta S$ or $\Delta H$ ?
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When potassium iodide dissolves in water, the mixture becomes cool. This means that heat energy is being absorbed from the surroundings. Therefore, the enthalpy change $\Delta H$ is positive. This is an endothermic process. Show more…
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