Dissolution of Minerals Occurs Because Most Minerals Are Ionic Crystals

question 129

Multiple Choice

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

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

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