Asked by julie
Which type of substance is water able to dissolve?
nonpolar
ionic
polar
ionic and polar
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ionic and polar
Water is polar, so it dissolves ionic compounds (by separating and hydrating ions) and other polar molecules (via dipole interactions and hydrogen bonding); it does not dissolve nonpolar substances well.
Water is polar, so it dissolves ionic compounds (by separating and hydrating ions) and other polar molecules (via dipole interactions and hydrogen bonding); it does not dissolve nonpolar substances well.
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