Which of the following is false about the dissolution of ammonium nitrate? NH4NO3(s) ⇌ NH4+(aq) + NO3-(aq) A. The enthalpy of dissolution of NH4NO3 is endothermic. B. The interactions among similar particles or molecules are weaker than the interactions among the dissimilar particles or molecules. C. The Gibbs free energy of dissolution of NH4NO3 is negative. D. Lower energy is involved when water molecules surround the dissolved ions than when the water molecules and ammonium nitrate particles are separated.

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Instant cold packs usually employ the dissolution of ammonium nitrate to work. When the pack is twisted, the inner bag of water ruptures and solid NH4NO3 is dissolved inside the pack. This process leads to a temperature drop to around 0°C. 

Which of the following is false about the dissolution of ammonium nitrate?

NH4NO3(s) ⇌ NH4+(aq) + NO3-(aq)

A. The enthalpy of dissolution of NH4NO3 is endothermic.
B. The interactions among similar particles or molecules are weaker than the interactions among the dissimilar particles or molecules.
C. The Gibbs free energy of dissolution of NH4NO3 is negative.
D. Lower energy is involved when water molecules surround the dissolved ions than when the water molecules and ammonium nitrate particles are separated.

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