Which of the following statements about the particles in a solution is true? A When an ionic solid mixes with water, its ions repel water molecules. B When a molecular solid mixes with water, the covalent bonds are broken. C When an ionic solid mixes with water, water molecules surround each ion. D When a molecular solid mixes with water, water molecules surround each ion.

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Butterball

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16 November, 09:06

Which of the following statements about the particles in a solution is true? A When an ionic solid mixes with water, its ions repel water molecules. B When a molecular solid mixes with water, the covalent bonds are broken. C When an ionic solid mixes with water, water molecules surround each ion. D When a molecular solid mixes with water, water molecules surround each ion.

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Robert Spence · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. The particles in a solution behave depending on white type of bonding it has. When an ionic solid mixes with water, water molecules surround each ion. Ionic solid dissociates into ions when in water.