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Which mechanism causes endothermic behavior during solid dissolution?

A)Latent heat absorption exceeds solvation
B)Kinetic energy reduction dominates mixing
C)Entropy decreases causing self-assembly
D)Solute diffusion limits heat transfer

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Endothermic dissolution happens because the phase change latent heat absorption overcomes intermolecular solvation energies; therefore, temperature decreases as solid dissolves, rather than increasing due to increased solubility at higher temperatures.

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