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Why are ionic compounds soluble in water? Use the words 'dissociate' and 'free floating ions' in your response.
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Why are ionic compounds soluble in water? Use the words 'dissociate' and 'free floating ions'

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Most ionic compounds are soluble in water. Polar water molecules have a strong attraction for charged ions and the charged ions become solvated as they dissociate into water and ionic compounds are soluble in water.
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