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Nacl , or halite, dissolves in water. which type of bond is most abundant which allows it to dissolve?

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Intermolecular bonding:
Water is a polar molecule exhibit dispersion forces and hydrogen bonding
Salt is a polar molecule exhibit dispersion forces and dipole dipole bonding

Same bonding capacity therefore similar bonding capacity, therefore salt able to dissolves in water
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