How are water-based solutions formed?

A. Solutions are formed when the water's polar molecules separate the nonpolar molecules of the solute.

B. Solutions are formed when the water's nonpolar molecules form stronger bonds between the solute's molecules.

C. Solutions are formed when the nonpolar molecules of the water cause the solute to dissolve and disperse unevenly.

D. Solutions are formed when the water's polar molecules separate the polar molecules of an ionic or molecular compound.

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Arianna Kramer

7 June, 15:44

How are water-based solutions formed?

A. Solutions are formed when the water's polar molecules separate the nonpolar molecules of the solute.

B. Solutions are formed when the water's nonpolar molecules form stronger bonds between the solute's molecules.

C. Solutions are formed when the nonpolar molecules of the water cause the solute to dissolve and disperse unevenly.

D. Solutions are formed when the water's polar molecules separate the polar molecules of an ionic or molecular compound.

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Mcgee · Answer 1

D. Solutions are formed when the water's polar molecules separate the polar molecules of an ionic or molecular compound.

Explanation:

Solutions are homogeneous mixtures formed by interaction between solutes and solvents.

Water based solutions have water as the solvents and mostly ionic and molecular compounds as their solutes.

Water is a polar solvent that is capable of dissolving many compounds by hydrating them. The molecules of water surrounds the solute and forces them to separate.