A solute dissolving in a solvent is a _______ change because _______broken in the process.
A) physical; covalent bonds are
B) chemical; covalent bonds are
C) chemical; ionic attractions are
D) physical; covalent bonds are not
E) chemical; covalent bonds are not

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When a solute dissolves in a solvent, it is a physical change because the process does not involve breaking covalent bonds within the solute or solvent molecules. Instead, it involves the interaction between solute and solvent molecules, leading to the dispersion of solute molecules in the solvent.

A Solute Dissolving in a Solvent Is a _______ Change