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Why is water able to easily dissolve ionic compounds?

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To dissolve an ionic compound

Step-by-step explanation:

the water molecules must be able to stabilize the ions that result from breaking the ionic bond. They do this by hydrating the ions. Water is a polar molecule. ... When you place an ionic substance in water, the water molecules attract the positive and negative ions from the crystal.

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