Which is the second step in the dissolving process?
the solute is mixed with the solvent.
the solute ions are carried into the solution.
the solvent molecules surround the solute particles.
the solvent molecules are attracted to the surface of the solute particles.

Answer : The correct option is, The solvent molecules surround the solute particles.

Explanation :

Dissolving process : It is defined as the process in which solute particles interact with solvent molecules.

When solute particles comes in contact with the solvent particles, firstly the solute particles break down into ions and this result in the Lattice energy of the solute particles.

When solute particles break down, it gets surrounded with the solvent particles and it results in the Hydration enthalpy of the particles.

Hence, the second step of dissolving process is when solvent molecules surround the solute molecules.

atomic number of carbon is 6

electronic configuration of carbon is 1s²2s²2p²

orbital diagram of c is as shown here in the image.