please make it simple
2006-10-24 13:40:00 · 6 answers · asked by bill t 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Heinz M gave a correct answer, but didn't tell you what you wanted to know. (The other answers, so far, are not helpful.)
I think that the answer has to do with the water molecule's polarity, which results in its having an electrical field that causes the ions or molecules of the dissolved substance to dissociate (separate from each other) and float away in the solution.
2006-10-24 13:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by actuator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water has to be able to make the substance break up into its separate molecules or ions. Water molecules have a very small but significant charge (called a dipole) and the molecules are in constant motion. They pull at the ions or molecules and then surround them to keep them mixed (a solution is a perfect mixture). Large molecules tend not to dissolve well and those with no slight charge dipole (like methane) but salts with smaller metal ions usually dissolve.
2006-10-24 14:01:45 · answer #2 · answered by Examiner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well many objects dont dissolve in water.
2006-10-24 13:47:10 · answer #3 · answered by the Bruja is back 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause water is a first class solvent...
2006-10-24 13:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advil
Alka- Seltzer
Salt
among others
2006-10-24 13:42:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it might have something to do with the osmoses (not sure if I spelled that right). I'm not sure, though.
2006-10-24 13:47:38 · answer #6 · answered by George 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋