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dissolving is best described as ...
a mingling of molecules and/or ions.
a change from a solid to a liquid.
breaking covalent bonds.
molecules breaking into ions.
a separation of molecules into neutral atoms.

Explanation:

Dissolving occurs when solute molecules or ions disperse among solvent molecules. It is a process of mingling of molecules and/or ions. Changing from solid - to - liquid is melting. Breaking covalent bonds is not the general description of dissolving. Molecules breaking into ions is only part of the picture for ionic compounds in some cases. Separating molecules into neutral atoms is not what dissolving is about.

Answer:

a mingling of molecules and/or ions.