Which of the following best describes why ionic molecules dissolve and dissociate in water?

A) Water is a polar, covalently bonded substance.
B) Water is hydrophobic.
C) Water is liquid at room temperature.
D) Water is formed from nonpolar covalent bonds between oxygen and hydrogen.


A) Water is a polar, covalently bonded substance.

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