Question

Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about particles in a solution.

a. When an ionic solid mixes with water, its ions repel water molecules.

b. When a molecular solid mixes with water, the covalent bonds within molecules are broken.

c. When an ionic solid mixes with water, water molecules surround each ion.

d. When a molecular solid mixes with water, the solute breaks down into individual molecules.

Answer 1

I think it's C.

Answer 2

Okay.. but can you explain?

Answer 3

I'm not very good at explaining, but i'll try.

Answer 4

When you put an ionic compound in water, the ions become attracted to the water molecules, and each of them has a polar charge.

Answer 5

If the attraction between the ions and the water molecules is big enough to break the bonds that hold the ions together, the compound will dissolve.

Answer 6

I hope that's understandable.

Answer 7

Makes sense, thanks for explaining o:

Answer 8

Yw :)