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

Question

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 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

Answer 1

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

Water is a polar molecule, meaning it has a partial positive charge on one side (the hydrogen atoms) and a partial negative charge on the other side (the oxygen atom). This polarity allows water molecules to surround and interact with the charged ions of ionic compounds, effectively pulling them apart and dissolving them. The positive end of the water molecule is attracted to the negatively charged ions, while the negative end is attracted to the positively charged ions, facilitating the dissolution process.