Consider the Expression Below, Showing the Terms Which Contribute to the Heat

Multiple Choice

Consider the expression below, showing the terms which contribute to the heat of solution, ΔH_soln: ΔH_soln = ΔH_solute + ΔH_solvent + ΔH_mix
Which of the following sets correctly shows the signs (positive or negative) of the three terms on the right hand side of the equation?

A) Δ H _solute > 0; Δ H _solvent > 0; Δ H _mix > 0
B) Δ H _solute < 0; Δ H _solvent < 0; Δ H _mix < 0
C) Δ H _solute > 0; Δ H _solvent > 0; Δ H _mix < 0
D) Δ H _solute < 0; Δ H _solvent < 0; Δ H _mix > 0
E) Δ H _solute < 0; Δ H _solvent > 0; Δ H _mix < 0