Five unknown compounds are added to water. Four of the compounds go into solution while one does not. What property does water possess that allows these four compounds to dissolve? Why might the fifth compound not dissolve?

A. The positive charge of water dissolves many substances; the substance is too structurally similar to water.
B. The negative charge of water dissolves many substances; the substance is too structurally similar to water.
C. The nonpolar quality of water dissolves many substances; the substance is not structurally similar to water.
D. The positive and negative charge in water will dissolve many substances; the substance is not structurally similar to water.


Answer: D

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