Two nonpolar solvents,such as hexane and carbon tetrachloride,may be miscible even though the enthalpy of mixing of these liquids might be small.A reason that mixing occurs is that mixtures have a greater dispersal of energy relative to pure solvents.The tendency toward greater dispersal of energy is a thermodynamic function called ____.
A) entropy
B) enthalpy
C) saturation
D) adhesion
E) cohesion

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The tendency toward greater dispersal of energy is a thermodynamic function called entropy.

Two Nonpolar Solvents,such as Hexane and Carbon Tetrachloride,may Be Miscible