Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) Practice Test

Why can ionic compounds dissociate in water?

Water is nonpolar Water molecules form covalent bonds with every ion Water's partial charges can surround and stabilize separated ions Water removes protons from all solutes

Correct Answer:

Water's partial charges can surround and stabilize separated ions

Explanation:

Water is polar, so its partial charges interact with cations and anions and help keep the ions separated in solution.

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