When two nonpolar organic liquids such as hexane (C6H14) and heptane (C7H16) are mixed,...

When two nonpolar organic liquids such as hexane (C₆H₁₄) and heptane (C₇H₁₆) are mixed, the enthalpy change that occurs is generally quite small. (a) Use the enthalpy diagram in Figure 13.4 to explain why. (b) Given that , explain why hexane and heptane spontaneously form a solution.

Reference