The interaction between solute particles and water molecules,which tends to cause a salt to fall apart in water,is called

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When a salt is dissolved in water, the water molecules surround the ions in the salt and form hydration shells around them. This process is known as hydration and is the reason why salts tend to fall apart in water. The other options (polarization, dispersion, coagulation, and conductivity) do not accurately describe the interaction between solute particles and water molecules that causes salts to dissolve in water.

The Interaction Between Solute Particles and Water Molecules,which Tends to Cause