Which statement accurately describes part of the dissolving process of a polar solute in water? Solute molecules repel water molecules. Water molecules surround solute molecules. Water molecules are strongly attracted to nonpolar substances. Solute molecules remain concentrated in one part of the solvent.

the answer is b

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Jacob Shepherd

Chemistry

16 June, 17:16

Which statement accurately describes part of the dissolving process of a polar solute in water? Solute molecules repel water molecules. Water molecules surround solute molecules. Water molecules are strongly attracted to nonpolar substances. Solute molecules remain concentrated in one part of the solvent.

the answer is b

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Kylee Sherman · Answer 1

Its water molecules surround solute molecules

Samara Holder · Answer 2

Answer: - Water molecules surround solute molecules.

Explanation: The solubility of substances is governed by: Like dissolves like, which states that polar compounds are soluble in polar solvents and non polar compounds are soluble in non polar solvents.

Water being a polar solvent is able to dissolve only polar solutes and not able to dissolve non polar solutes.

The polar solutes when dissolved in water are surrounded by water molecules and due to high dielectric constant of water the polar molecules are separated and thus get dissolved in water.