Dissolution of Minerals Occurs Because Most Minerals Are Ionic Crystals

question 52

Multiple Choice

Dissolution of minerals occurs because most minerals are ionic crystals and _________.

• A) water selectively absorbs all of their electrons until the crystals fall apart
• B) water selectively removes all of their smaller anions
• C) their bonds eventually wear out
• D) water molecules are strongly polarized, effectively competing with ionic bonds

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