What must be true for a substance to be able to dissolve in water?

The solute particles must have a strong attraction for the water particles.
The solute must be able to react with water at the given temperature.
There must be enough energy to break the chemical bonds in the water molecules.
The temperature must be high enough to cause the solute to melt.

Question

What must be true for a substance to be able to dissolve in water?
 	
	The solute particles must have a strong attraction for the water particles.
	The solute must be able to react with water at the given temperature.
	There must be enough energy to break the chemical bonds in the water molecules.
	The temperature must be high enough to cause the solute to melt.

superhelp101 · Answer

i think it is There must be enough energy to break the chemical bonds in the water molecules.

abhisar · Answer

are you sure ?

superhelp101 · Answer

no

abhisar · Answer

If chemical bonds are broken then water will no longer exist as water. Change in chemical bonds lead to chemical reaction !

abhisar · Answer

But in a solution we all know that water remains water even after sugar is dissolved in it. Isn't it ?

superhelp101 · Answer

yes

abhisar · Answer

I think the answer should be option A

superhelp101 · Answer

Thank you and your explanation that proved me wrong!! 
congrats to you're 200th medal :)

abhisar · Answer

Thank you for giving my 200th medal :D

abhisar · Answer

But it's like a puny in front of its biology counterpart !
XD

superhelp101 · Answer

ahahahahahaha. it's okay! it still looks fabulous!

abhisar · Answer

ahahaha thank you for being so sweet dear.
 $\huge\sf\color{green}{\text{✌ﾟ$\ddot\smile$ ✌ﾟ}}$

superhelp101 · Answer

you're welcome dear!