Concerning the Solvation Step of the Solution Process

Multiple Choice

Concerning the solvation step of the solution process,

A) the process is exothermic and the potential energy increases.
B) the process is exothermic and the potential energy decreases.
C) the process is endothermic and the potential energy increases.
D) the process is endothermic and the potential energy decreases.
E) the process is endothermic and occurs with no change in potential energy.