Answer to Question #4021 in Physical Chemistry for Colleen

Question #4021
Ionic bonds are considered to be strong chemical bonds, yet ions dissociate in water. Explain this apparent contradiction
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Expert's answer
2011-09-01T07:44:21-0400
Key factor is the presence of the solvation shell of the ions. It weakens the interaction between the ions and makes it possible to dissolve.

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