The dissolving of AgNo3 in pure water is represented by AgNo3 --> Ag+ + NO3-. A) Is deltaG for the dissolving of the silver nitrate positive, negative, or zero? Why? B) Is deltaS for the dissolving of the silver nitrate positive, negative, or zero? Why?
C) Given that the solubility of silver nitrate increases with rising temperature, i) what is the sign of deltaH for the dissolving process and why, and ii) is the answer you gave in part A consistent with your answers to part B and C?