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Why is the high energy required to transform Cu(s) to Cu2+(aq) not balanced by its hydration enthalpy?
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Options:
  • A Because Cu2+(aq) is unstable
  • B Because Cu2+(aq) has a high hydration enthalpy
  • C Because Cu2+(aq) is highly soluble
  • D Because Cu2+(aq) has a low hydration enthalpy
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Because Cu2+(aq) has a low hydration enthalpy
The high energy to transform Cu(s) to Cu2+(aq) is not balanced by its hydration enthalpy.

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