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Enthalpy of hydration

The change in enthalpy for the process

A(g) -> A(aq)

where the concentration of A in the aqueous solution approaches zero. Enthalpies of hydration for ions are always negative because strong ion-water attractions are formed when the gas-phase ion is surrounded by water.

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