Explain how compounds dissolve in water.

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Karli Schmidt

Biology

3 October, 08:35

Explain how compounds dissolve in water.

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Jacqueline Mercer · Answer 1

When you place an ionic substance in water, the water molecules attract the positive and negative ions from the crystal. The particles are then free to move around within the solution. The positive ions have several water molecules around them, all with their O atoms close to the positive

Bernard Chan · Answer 2

When you place an ionic substance in water, the water molecules attract the positive and negative ions from the crystal. The particles are then free to move around within the solution. The positive ions have several water molecules around them, all with their O atoms close to the positive ion