Question

In solution, rocks are _____. A. smashed together B. dragged along the river bed C. dissolved by salts and acids D. smashed into river banks and river beds

Answer 1

The answer is: In solution, rocks are C. dissolved by salts and acids.

Solution is homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances (in this example differente rocks).

Homogeneous mixture has the same proporties of its components throughout any given sample.

If the rock is only smashed, it will form heterogeneous mixture.

Rock has solid shape because strong ionic bonds (intramolecular forces).

Acid can dissolve rock, water usually not.

Answer 2

I am guessing the correct answer among the choices listed above is option C. In solution, rocks are dissolved by salts and acids. Solution is characterized by having uniform properties therefore rocks should be dissolved in the solution to really call it as such.