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What happens when a solid is dissolved into a liquid?
Solid particles float toward the surface layer of liquid particles.
Solid particles sink down toward the bottom layer of liquid particles.
Solid particles become evenly dispersed among liquid particles.
Solid particles become suspended in the middle of liquid particles.

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Solid particles become evenly dispersed among liquid particles.

When a solid dissolves, its particles separate (and may ionize) and are surrounded by solvent molecules (solvation/hydration), then spread out by diffusion to form a uniform (homogeneous) solution. Floating, sinking, or remaining suspended describe undissolved solids or mixtures (heterogeneous systems).