Classification. The following are important terms relating to water's special properties. Answer the questions below by matching the descriptions with the most appropriate word.
-A compound that releases ions when dissolved in water
A)hydrophobic
B)hydrophilic
C)salt
D)solute
E)Solvent

Question

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A compound that releases ions when dissolved in water is called a salt.

Answer: D
 A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

Answer: E
 A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute to form a solution.

Answer: A
 Hydrophobic substances are afraid of water and do not mix with it.

Answer: B
 Hydrophilic substances are attracted to water and can easily dissolve in it.