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Is energy released or absorbed during the formation of a solution?

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Energy can be released and absorbed during the formation of a solution, not one or the other. When a solute interacts with the solvent, energy is absorbed so the solvent can overcome the intermolecular bonds of the solute and energy is released, most commonly, in the form of heat, light, or a gaseous byproduct.
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