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Water is a common solvent in solutions. when a solute dissolves in water, the water molecules are attracted to and surround the individual solute particles. this process is called _____​

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Answer: Hydration

Hydration is the process of solute particles being surrounded by water molecules arranged in a specific manner. Hydration helps to stabilize aqueous solutions by preventing the positive and negative ions from coming back together and forming a precipitate.

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