Question

which is true about the dissolving process in water? nonpolar solutes dissolve easily in water. solute molecules surround water molecules. molecules or ions of a solute spread throughout the water molecules. water molecules are repelled by solute ions at the surface of the solute.

Explanation:

Water is a polar solvent. Polar - solutes dissolve easily in water due to the interaction between polar water molecules and polar solute molecules. When a solute dissolves in water, the molecules or ions of the solute spread throughout the water molecules. Solute molecules are surrounded by water molecules (solvation), and water molecules are attracted to solute ions at the surface of the solute. Non - polar solutes do not dissolve easily in water because non - polar substances cannot form favorable interactions with polar water molecules.

Answer:

Molecules or ions of a solute spread throughout the water molecules.