2007-06-16 12:32:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
a. because water molecules are dipoles and the dipoles orient in an energetically favorable manner to solvate the ions
b. because it undergoes hydrogen bonding to large halide ions
c. because the dispersion forces between ion and solvent are strong
d. because of repulsive interactions between ions in the crystalline state
2007-06-16 12:38:08 · update #1
a.
How's that for short, sweet, and to the point?
2007-06-16 13:02:48 · answer #1 · answered by chemmie 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The nonbonding electron pair of electrons in water, H2O:, hydrates the atoms to form ions. For example HCl(g) + H2O ===> H3O+ + Cl-. And the Cl- has a lot of H2O's around it.
2007-06-16 12:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because water is a polar molecule and dissolves ionic bonds.
2007-06-16 12:35:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Trick question! Pure water doesn’t cause electrolytes to dissociate. Salts or other impurities in water cause or can cause electrolytes to dissociate. Nice try though :).
2007-06-16 12:58:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
H2O is water
there are a lot of compound associated with H2 hallides
so with oxygen
2007-06-16 12:36:51 · answer #5 · answered by CPUcate 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Water is a more or less universal solvent
2007-06-16 12:35:55 · answer #6 · answered by Azalian 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋