Question

Why is water able to easily dissolve ionic compounds?(1 point)
Responses

The bonds between water molecules are easily broken by the strong ions of ionic compounds.
The bonds between water molecules are easily broken by the strong ions of ionic compounds.

The electron transfer in ionic compounds results in ions that are attracted to water’s poles.
The electron transfer in ionic compounds results in ions that are attracted to water’s poles.

The opposite charges of ionic compounds repel each other, so water molecules can separate the ions.
The opposite charges of ionic compounds repel each other, so water molecules can separate the ions.

The poles of water molecules share electrons with the ions in ionic compounds.
The poles of water molecules share electrons with the ions in ionic compounds.
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Answer 1

The electron transfer in ionic compounds results in ions that are attracted to water’s poles.

Brief explanation: Ionic compounds form positive and negative ions. Water is a polar molecule (partial negative O, partial positive H), so its poles attract and surround the ions (hydration), pulling them out of the solid and dissolving the compound.