Dissolution gas, exo/endo Thermic

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The discussion centers on the solubility of carbon dioxide in water and its classification as an exothermic process. Student 2 asserts that as temperature increases, the solubility of carbon dioxide decreases, leading to the conclusion that dissolving carbon dioxide in water is exothermic. This conclusion is supported by Le Chatelier's principle, which states that an increase in temperature shifts the equilibrium of an exothermic reaction to favor the reactants, thereby reducing solubility.

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One of the answer explanations in practice book states "student 2 says that the solubility of carbon dioxide in water decreases as the temperature increases. It would be best concluded from this statement that the process of dissolving carbon dioxide in water is exothermic."

Can someone please explain to me how they can make this conclusions based on the statement?
 
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