Explain what happens to an ionic substance when it

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Problem 10Q

PROBLEM 10Q

Explain what happens to an ionic substance when it dissolves in water.

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To dissolve an ionic compound, the water molecules must be able to stabilize the ions that result from breaking the ionic bond. Water is a polar molecule. ... The positive ions have several water molecules around them, all with their O atoms close to the positive ion.

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