What types of substances dissolve easily in water?

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Selina Molina

Biology

9 November, 14:19

What types of substances dissolve easily in water?

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Natalie Hodge · Answer 1

The ionic compound sodium chloride (NaCl), or table salt, dissolves in water. The partially positive hydrogen atoms of water attract the negatively charged chloride ions (Cl-). Many molecular compounds, including ethanol, vitamin C, and table sugar, are polar.

Maleah Pruitt · Answer 2

The ionic compound sodium chloride (NaCl), or table salt, dissolves in water. The partially positive hydrogen atoms of water attract the negatively charged chloride ions (Cl-).