Why is the solvation energy negative?

a) bonds are being created
b) bonds are breaking

Deposition is the transition of matter going from gas to solid without passing through the liquid phase.a.) gas—-> solid

Hbr dissociates to form h+ and br-ca(oh)2 dissociates to form ca2+ and 2oh-the h+ and oh- react to form waterassuming the reactants are dissolved in water, the net reaction is h+ + oh- —> h2oif you’re asked to show all components of the reaction, the complete reaction is 2hbr + ca(oh)2 —> cabr2 + 2h2o