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An ionic compound has a slightly negative heat of solution in water. would you expect it to be soluble or insoluble in water?

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The ionic compound will be soluble in water.
The value of the heat of solution of a substance is one of the factors that determine whether a substance will dissolve or not. A negative heat of solution signifies that the reaction will be spontaneous, so the ionic compound will dissolve in water.
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